All things training. Mostly advice and tips but maybe questions, general comments, or who knows what else.
Last week, I encouraged you to keep a training log.
But what do you put in the training log to make it useful for your future self?
There are many things that can go into a training log. Some are pretty obvious, some are less so. Let’s go through some of what I would encourage you to keep. …
“Why do I have to keep a training log?”
That’s a question I often hear. The runners I coach get it. It’s our key medium of communication. You let me know how you’re responding to the training, I learn about you and what works for you from that, then I adjust your training accordingly.
But what if you don’t have a coach? Does the training log still matter?
Yes! …
In the business world, there’s the concept of continuous improvement. No matter how well things are going, you can always find ways to do even better. If you stop improving, your competitors will pass you.
I strongly believe this philosophy also applies to running. If you’re not constantly striving to improve, you’re losing ground on your competitors. Not concerned about competition? If you’re not looking for a better way, how are you going to keep improving to achieve your goals? …
The Chicago Marathon was just run this past weekend. Many other marathons or other big events have recently been or soon will be completed. That means it’s every runner’s favorite season: recovery!
What? Recovery time isn’t your favorite time? Yeah, you might not be alone. …
Did you recently run a race and surprise yourself? Or did you run a workout that you didn’t expect to go the way it did? What do you do when this happens?
First, don’t over react. A good result is a good sign, it doesn’t mean everything will now come easy. A bad result may signify a problem but it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to failure.
Let’s break down how we should handle an unexpected result from best case scenario to worst case scenario.
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