Tag Archives: cross-training

20-minute cardio workouts at the gym

Posted on February 7, 2013 by nancytinarirunswrites

In a previous post, I pointed out that it’s possible to do a good cardio workout in only 20–25 minutes, whether you’re running, using machines at the gym, or swimming. Today’s post will give examples of workouts I do on … Continue reading →

Posted in Training Tips | Tagged 20-minute workouts, Arc trainer, cardio machines, cardio workouts at the gym, cross-training, fitness tips, Lifecycle | 2 Comments

Racing into shape: Two 3,000m races in seven days

Posted on July 16, 2012 by nancytinarirunswrites

Notes on my Olympic training for this week As I look back over my Olympic Training Log for this week, I’m amazed at the workout load I could handle 24 years ago. I ran a 3,000m race and followed it … Continue reading →

Posted in Injuries and Getting Older, Olympic Training Log, Racing, Running, Training Tips | Tagged Achilles tendonitis, Belt Line, Belt Line Linear Park, cross-training, Dave Reed, heel bursitis, Joseph Kibur, running fast with low mileage, track racing | Leave a comment

Cross-Training then and now: Olympic Training Log May 21-May 27

Posted on May 21, 2012 by nancytinarirunswrites

If you’re following my 1988 training log, you’ll see that this was another week of NO running. My situation now, in 2012, is similar in that I can do very little running because of advanced arthritis in one knee. Though … Continue reading →

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Olympic Training Log: Why so little running?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by nancytinarirunswrites

Cross-training: why it works for me Those of you following my Olympic Training Log may have noticed that in the five days following the 15K race in Monte Carlo, I ran a total of three miles. Why? Because I was … Continue reading →