Run Your Workouts by Effort Running is supposed to be simple, right? If you run, you are a runner. If you want to be a better runner, you just need to run more. If you want to be a faster
Running by Effort, Not Pace
Best Practices for Hot Weather Running
You should adjust your pace and your expectations for performance when it’s hot. Included are ways that we measure “hot” and the associated risk for runners. Air temperature doesn’t tell the whole story. Common sense tells us it’s harder to
Recovery Intervals: The Forgotten Half of the Workout Part 2
If you haven’t yet – be sure to catch Part 1 of our recovery interval discussion. To recap – Why do we have recovery periods in a workout? ‘To catch our breath or course!’. There as much purpose in the
Recovery Intervals: The Forgotten Half of the Workout Part 1
Why do we have recovery periods in a workout? ‘To catch our breath or course!’. There as much purpose in the recovery interval as there is in the effort interval itself. Take it for granted and lose focus and you
Running Form Drills
In a previous post, we described the purpose of and when to use hill and flat strides. In this post, we are going to review form drills, and how they can fit into your running routine whether you plan to
Dates for LRC Group Runs to Resume
Effective June 5, 2020, Florida moves into Phase 2 of the recovery plan. The Lakeland Runners Club will resume group runs and activities starting Saturday, June 6, 2020. Participants will need to check in online for each run they attend
Workout – Hill Strides & Flat Strides
Strides are one of the best workout tools for runners, whether you are training for the mile run or an ultra marathon. The focus is on short bursts of running quickly, yet relaxed. Strides are not sprints Nor are they
All LRC group and training programs suspended
As of March 17, all Lakeland Runners Club group runs and training programs are suspended until further notice. This includes: Monday Night Track The Pack – Tues/Thur Workouts, Wed and Sat social runs Kids Run Club Thursday Hill Run Spring
LRC Group Runs and Training Programs Status Update
Our club mission is to promote running for everyone — and we do this by bringing people together to run, to eat and drink, and to share the joys of our race locations. This update is a complete listing of
5k Training – Membership
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES Did you know that Spring Ahead 5k Training participants who are also new to Lakeland Runners Club get some pretty amazing benefits for their registration fee? You’ll get a 1-year membership to Lakeland Runners Club, entry