Vacations and running
I just got back from a family vacation and am about to head out on another vacation with my daughter and a friend of hers.
My training is kind of a mess right now and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
…Training
All things training. Mostly advice and tips but maybe questions, general comments, or who knows what else.
What I learned from 704 days
I just ended a 704 day running streak.
Congratulations? Well, not really. But not for the reason you’re thinking.
…Find YOUR right path
One of the runners I’m currently coaching has unfortunately had a longer injury history than anyone should have to deal with. For good reason, this runner wants to proceed with extreme caution.
This runner also likes many activities and wants to find a place for them all. From yoga and Pilates to some unique but very effective forms of cross training, there is a lot to fit into the schedule.
…Different goals require different training
A common question I see on social media is “how should I train for X distance race?”
This is too simplistic of a question. Not everyone should train the same way for the same distance race. There are many considerations that will affect how we should train, the biggest of which is our goal.
…Your watch lies (sort of)
Modern watches are amazing devices, measuring distance more accurately all the time, not to mention all the other amazing things they measure with ever increasing accuracy.
However, if you’ve ever relied on your watch on race day, you know it lies. Why and what should we do about it?
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