All things training. Mostly advice and tips but maybe questions, general comments, or who knows what else.
This past weekend, I was discussing family issues with two runners I coach. Both were facing different family situations but both needed training adjustments due to these family issues.
Note how I stated they “needed” training adjustments?
There’s a reason I stated it that way.
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How many miles should I be running per week?
How long should my long run be?
What workouts should I be doing?
How many days per week should I be running?
I don’t know. Anyone who tells you that they do know is lying.
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Earlier this week, someone told me to have a good run as I was heading out. The roads were a bit of a snowy, slushy mess but my response was what I often say. Every run is a good run!
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These days, we’re bombarded with marketing for the “best” recovery product or method. You can’t get away from it. Buy this product, watch that video, and you’ll know the secret to rapid recovery.
It all sounds great but does it work? Probably not. There are some that offer modest benefits and a lot that do virtually nothing. But there is one great recovery method that does work.
What is it? What’s this secret method to maximize your recovery?
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One of the reasons I write this blog and share so freely of myself in other ways is because I want you to learn from my experience.
I had the great fortune early in my running life to learn from some very smart and very experienced runners and coaches. I know not everyone has been that lucky, which is why I feel a responsibility to share so freely of myself. Others have shared a wealth of knowledge with me, I feel the need to pass on that knowledge, as well as the lessons I’ve learned myself along the way.
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