As expected, we had a few days of nice fall weather and then it started to feel like winter. It really feels like I was just complaining about the heat 2 weeks ago, and now it's below freezing in the mornings. I think it might get a little warmer again next week, but not much. Anyway, here's my week of workouts after our nice 3 days of fall! Weekly Run Down: Our 3 Days of Fall Monday: Strength Training + 3 ... Read the Post...
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What Leads to Burnout From Running and How to Prevent it
Most runners try to do anything they can to prevent injuries. But what about burnout from running? This is also something that we need to avoid and should work to prevent! When we constantly push ourselves and train hard, there is risk of burnout or even overtraining. Here is more about what leads to burnout from running and how to prevent it. What is Burnout from Running? Before we move on, it's probably a good ... Read the Post...
Wrapping Up October
October has been such a weird month and I can't believe it's over already! It started out with my marathon, then I took some time off, and spent the rest of the month running easy. We've had a house full of germs all month which is always fun. But at least the weather has finally cooled off! Since I didn't write a weekly run down last week I'm going to briefly share the last 2 weeks of training as we are wrapping up ... Read the Post...
Tips for Time Management During the Peak Weeks
Marathon training can be time consuming in general, but the peak weeks can feel overwhelming as our mileage reaches a point that pushes most of us close to our limits. Besides the running alone we may also struggle to find the time to fit in our strength training/core work, foam rolling and other recovery activities, while trying to get enough sleep and eat well. Here are some tips to survive these weeks of training- and ... Read the Post...