How One Runner Optimizes His Running Routine

Yosef Herzog knows what commitment feels like. The 37-year-old wakes up daily at 4 a.m. to commute to the NBC studio, where he’s the senior stage manager at the TODAY show. But the early call time doesn’t derail his fitness routine and love of logging miles. Since 2014, running has been a big part of Herzog’s life. He lost 30 pounds by putting in paces on the treadmill (and then another 30 when he added in strength training). “After I lost the weight and got in shape, I realized just how much I actually loved running,” says the native New Yorker. “I wanted to continue and see how far I could go and how fast I could get.” After less than a year, in 2015, he signed up for a 10K. He then did a half marathon, then a full marathon and today has run nine half marathons and four 26.2s. As many runners and athletes know, being so active can up the likelihood of injury—it comes with the territory. Herzog is no exception. This past June, he had meniscus repair surgery on his right knee and was in a brace for six weeks. “It was a total lesson in restraint and willpower,” he says. “I wanted to go back immediately to the level of running I was used to, but at first, I was only cleared to walk and use the bike.” Three months later, Herzog worked up to running a mile with no pain, and after a very gradual progression over three months, he was back up to speed. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVES]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [How One Runner Optimizes His Running Routine]( [How One Runner Optimizes His Running Routine]( Yosef Herzog knows what commitment feels like. The 37-year-old wakes up daily at 4 a.m. to commute to the NBC studio, where he’s the senior stage manager at the TODAY show. But the early call time doesn’t derail his fitness routine and love of logging miles. Since 2014, running has been a big part of Herzog’s life. He lost 30 pounds by putting in paces on the treadmill (and then another 30 when he added in strength training). “After I lost the weight and got in shape, I realized just how much I actually loved running,” says the native New Yorker. “I wanted to continue and see how far I could go and how fast I could get.” After less than a year, in 2015, he signed up for a 10K. He then did a half marathon, then a full marathon and today has run nine half marathons and four 26.2s. As many runners and athletes know, being so active can up the likelihood of injury—it comes with the territory. Herzog is no exception. This past June, he had meniscus repair surgery on his right knee and was in a brace for six weeks. “It was a total lesson in restraint and willpower,” he says. “I wanted to go back immediately to the level of running I was used to, but at first, I was only cleared to walk and use the bike.” Three months later, Herzog worked up to running a mile with no pain, and after a very gradual progression over three months, he was back up to speed. [Read More]( [8 Best Home Gym Flooring Options for Your Garage, Basement, or Living Room]( [8 Best Home Gym Flooring Options for Your Garage, Basement, or Living Room]( Protect your home flooring—and your knees—with these cushioned gym flooring options. [Read More](   [The Farmer’s Walk Exercise Offers the Core Strength and Body Awareness All Runners Need]( [The Farmer’s Walk Exercise Offers the Core Strength and Body Awareness All Runners Need]( This move is no leisurely stroll. [Read More]( [How Daylight Saving Time May Negatively Impact Your Health]( [How Daylight Saving Time May Negatively Impact Your Health]( That extra light at the end of the day may not be so great long-term, here’s why. [Read More](   [Celebs Who Were Athletes in High School, From Kate Middleton to Will Ferrell]( [Celebs Who Were Athletes in High School, From Kate Middleton to Will Ferrell]( Who knew Kate Middleton played field hockey? [Read more]( [Critical Velocity Pace Can Make You Faster—Here's How]( [Critical Velocity Pace Can Make You Faster—Here's How]( CV pace has made waves in the running community. But what is it, and how can you incorporate it into your training? [Read More]( [WHMH Paradigm]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( RunnersWorld.com ©2022 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019