This week from around the web: Secrets to Mo, Warming up, New Garmin Watches, Pace Groups
Icing – No Muss No Fuss
What is best way to ice an injury? Homemade ice packs work just as well as commercially available ones.
http://www.iawr-connect.com/injury-prevention/icing-no-muss-no-fuss/
The secrets of Mo Farah’s success
Mo Farah has nine key elements to his running technique that have allowed him to become Britain’s greatest ever runner. Here we examine what it is that makes him so fast.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/athletics/10309714/The-secrets-of-Mo-Farahs-success.html
3 Common Myths About Warming Up Before a Run (and How to Make it Work for You)
A look at some of the common misconceptions that are typically used to fuel our inherent desire to just get running as soon as we step outside of our front door.
http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/common-misconceptions-about-warm-ups/
First look at Garmin’s new FR620 & FR220 GPS running watches
Today Garmin has announced the newest additions to their running GPS watches, the Garmin FR220 and FR620. These watches are considered the next generation watches following the FR210 and FR610 units.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/garmins-running-watches.html
Why Following a Pace Group Could Ruin Your Chances of a PR
Two important reasons you may want to reconsider relying on a pace group to get you across the finish line ahead of your goal time.
http://runnersconnect.net/coach-corner/marathon-trainingn-why-following-pace-group-could-ruin-your-chances-of-pr/