Track Intimidation: How to Show Up and What Workouts to Do

About this episode

This episode provides guidance on how to confidently run speed workouts at the track, covering etiquette, terminology, and popular workouts.

Are you curious about running your speed workouts at the track, but feeling intimidated by it? This episode will guide you through how to confidently run at the track: the proper etiquette, terminology, popular workouts, and more. Plus, you’ll learn about smart approaches for running speedwork, whether you are on the roads or the track. Thank you to our sponsors: ✨ Amazfit : User-friendly simple running watches with advanced features, at an affordable price point. Use link http://bit.ly/4nai73H for 10% off your purchase. ✨ Probio: NSF-certified, clinically dosed, all-in-one supplement. Use this link for 40% off your order and an additional 10% and free shipping on a subscription. ✨ Good Rancers: American-grown meat, delivered frozen to your doorstep. Use code IRON for $25 off a one-time or off a subscription. Be sure to mention “Tread Lightly Podcast” for how you heard about the company! ✨Join us on Patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning or subscribe on Apple Podcasts for special subscriber-only content! In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Outdoor vs indoor track distance differences ✅ Track etiquette ✅ Whether to stand, walk, or jog for your recoveries ✅ Popular track workouts ✅ How to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda Brooks, Laura Norris

Topics covered

• track workouts
• running etiquette
• speed training
• confidence in running
• track pacing

Keywords

• track running
• speed workouts
• running tips
• track etiquette
• pacing

Sponsors

Amazfit, Probio, Good Rancers

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