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What can I do to increase endurance?

Kai Ng
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Kai Ng is a USATF and RRCA Certified Running Coach at Run Coach Kai. Kai has competed in over 55 races and over 15 marathons, and has trained with 16x USA and World record holder Patti Catalano Dillonso. He specializes in coaching runners of all levels and showing people that everyone can be a runner. Kai is committed to helping his clients reach their goals by showing them how to run with proper form and holding them accountable to train consistently.

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To increase endurance, run effortlessly and gradually increase the distance and time you run. It will help your body to burn fat instead of carbs for fuel and have more oxygen in the bloodstream that goes to the muscles.

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What are the things you should keep in mind while buying a treadmill?

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Kai Ng is a USATF and RRCA Certified Running Coach at Run Coach Kai. Kai has competed in over 55 races and over 15 marathons, and has trained with 16x USA and World record holder Patti Catalano Dillonso. He specializes in coaching runners of all levels and showing people that everyone can be a runner. Kai is committed to helping his clients reach their goals by showing them how to run with proper form and holding them accountable to train consistently.

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Check the safety rating of the treadmill. See whether it suits your goals. Its speed should cover your speed. It should have some light workouts and keep track of them.

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How do you increase speed while turning?

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You should practice many of the same exercises to increase your stability for turns. It may be tempting to turn your head as you run but try to focus straight ahead, even during turns. You may want to practice running on a track or running in tight controlled circles to improve your turning speed.

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What is overstriding and why is it bad?

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Overstriding is taking bigger strides than you are used to while you are running. In some cases, this can be bad because you are pulling your muscles and making them tighter.

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Will walking barefoot help prevent shin splints?

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Yes, walking and running barefoot exercises muscles that lay dormant when wearing shoes, and trains your body to better absorb the shock of running.

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