If you’re getting outside and taking advantage of the perfect Fall running weather, here are some ways you can love it even more and also improve your running performance.
1. RUN LONGER
It’s much safer to run in cool temperature and low humidity, so pushing ourself to run a little farther. We should start by lengthening a couple of our weekly runs by 2-4 kilometres. Then add 2 kilometres to our long run every week. If we’re running three or fewer days now, we should try adding another day of running to our routine.
2. TRY TRAIL RUNNING
Bike or hiking trails are the perfect place to take in the beautiful sights and smells of Fall.
3. DRESS IN LAYERS
The temperature can change quickly during the Fall, especially late Fall, so we should be prepared by dressing in light, wicking short or long layers, according to our country temperature. We can always tie a long-sleeve shirt or light jacket around our waist if we get too warm.
For Fall-Winter running, to run in a quarter-zip long sleeve, we can regulate our temperature by zipping it up and down. They’re also fairly easy to remove if we want to take it off mid-run and tie around our waist.
4. PICK UP THE PACE
It may have been tough to push our pace in the blistering heat of summer, but we might have an easier time now. We should start by introducing some strides (short intervals of sprinting) after an easy run.
We could also try doing fartleks, which are runs in which we alternate between fast segments and slow jogs, are a fun way to get started with speed training because they’re not structured and our work-rest intervals can be based on how we feel.
5. BUY A NEW RUNNING ITEM
Getting a new piece of running gear will motivate us to get out and use it. Whether we pick up a new long-sleeve shirt, a new cap, or new socks and new shoes, we will want to give it a spin during a run. Ans even we should appreciate to try a nice new pair of running socks.
6. RUN A RACE
Fall is a popular time for races, from 5K to Marathon and Ultra Race. Choose a race that you know you’ll be ready for and register, so you’ll have a deadline to keep you motivated. Or we could also sign up for a virtual race.
Even if we feel like we’re not ready to run a race, we should go watch one, or support some runners. Cheering on the runners will get us in better mood to get out there running ourself.
7. ENJOY A POST-RUN FALL TREAT
One thing we can look forward to after a long Fall run is a cup of pumpkin spice coffee when we’re done. And we can enjoy some nice Fall fruits or vegetables after we run.
FRUITS
Apples
Oranges
Asian Pears
Cranberries
Dates
Grapes
Pineapples
Pomegranate
VEGETABLES
Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes
Carrot
Butternut Squash
Cucumbers
Brussel Sprouts
Broccoli
Beets
Celery
Enjoy Nice Comfortable Fresh Fall Weather Runs, Less Dehydration, More Comfortable & Faster Running Pace, And Nice Longer Distance Runs!
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