From around the web this week: Medicine Ball, Cross-Training, Hydration Myths
Are you Putting Too Much Emphasis on the Long Run as Part of Your Marathon Training?
Since the long run is such an ingrained element of marathon training, and suggesting they are overrated sounds blasphemous to many veterans.
3 Smart Ways to Cross-Train for Speed, Health, and Recovery
As runners, we love to lace up our shoes and go explore a new trail and feel the wind in our hair. Who the hell wants to cross-train?
http://strengthrunning.com/2013/07/cross-train-for-speed-health-recovery/
8 Hydration Myths Busted
Don’t get swept up in a tidal wave of hype.
http://www.runnersworld.com/drinks-hydration/8-hydration-myths-busted
4 Medicine Ball Moves for Stronger Hips
Medicine balls are a versatile training tool for runners. They’re simple, yet effective.
http://www.coachcaleb.com/training/tips/daily-coaching-tip-4-medicine-ball-moves-stronger-hips
Six Lactate Acid Lies
Busting 6 Lactate Acid misconceptions.
http://runnow.eu/2013/07/injury-prevention/six-lactate-acid-lies_947