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Old runners and new runners alike can struggle to slow down when they really do want to. Newer runners have a tendency to go all out on every run while old runners can struggle to do their long runs as slow as they would like to. We’ll get into that and whether you just want... Continue Reading →
This week I’ve been trying to make the idea of something being penultimate a thing. It’s had some mixed success. In half marathon training plans there are a few (in my case 4) really hellish weeks before your taper off and rest usually. From past experience I’ve found that last week to be empowering, a... Continue Reading →
After three tough weeks this one was one of the good ones. Even though there was more running, more to do otherwise and it was one of those build and ark type weeks weather wise it was one of those great running weeks. My remaining trainee was back at it and I coached him to... Continue Reading →
The secret truth about training for something that others see as impossible is it’s not that hard for most of the time. In a 12 week plan like the one I’m using, which has customizations for first timers and those that want to get faster there are about 4 weeks that get a little nutty.... Continue Reading →
I say halfway there in a 12 week plan because that last week is tapering and.. it’s super motivating! This week chugged along pretty nicely, a few days off for easter and some partially decent weather helped. But looking at next week’s schedule it’s about to get real so I really enjoyed this last week... Continue Reading →
Recently someone bought one of my training plans specifically the realistic 1/2 marathon plan but life happens and instead she’s working on a 10k. We’ve been going back and forth a bit on adapting one plan for another race (and I’m working on a 10k plan in my mind at least). But it got me... Continue Reading →
The I started running I didn’t run very far at all. The I heard the distances people were running out there I often thought, how awful what do they think about for so long? Then when I started doing dedicated training I started doing long runs and now I’m here to tell you, well at... Continue Reading →
Runners... we can seem to be a nutty bunch, but if you have one so you already know that. You also know that running can be a big part of our life but you might not know the things that you can do to support your runner. Whether you have a serious runner, a racing... Continue Reading →
Oh the long run. Like a regular run only nerve wracking, fear inducing and generally anxiety producing. Well this post will get you started on finding your long run groove. I probably watched it and don't remember is but its what comes to mind when you think of the movie 'how Stella got her groove... Continue Reading →
How do you know if a new (or really old) song will be a great addition to your running playlist? Wouldn't it be great if there was a points system to help you decide? A lot of factors go into determining if a song will be a great song to run to, or if it... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 