Well somehow it is July already! In some ways I feel like it's hard to believe we are halfway through 2021. But I also feel like it's been summer for MONTHS already, so how can it only be the beginning of July? As usual, it's time to start out the month with some coffee. Since there has been a heat wave I'll be enjoying mine iced. July Coffee in a Heat Wave So if we were having coffee in this heat wave, what ... Read the Post...
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What is VDOT O2 and How It Can Improve Your Training for Free
Most runners have heard of renowned running coach and exercise scientist Jack Daniels. However, you may not be as familiar with VDOT O2, or VDOT which Daniels developed as a measure of a runner's current fitness. He wanted to provide runners with a way to determine their appropriate training paces without having their VO2 max measured in a lab. He found that runners of equal race times often did not have equal (or ... Read the Post...
Training for a Fall Race: Start Where You Are
I'm back after skipping last week's Weekly Run Down due to my blog being down! But everything is back up now so it's time to play catch up. Two weeks ago I started training for a fall race. I am hoping to do a marathon on October 2nd, but may consider doing a half if training for a full becomes too much. My motto as I've started training is "start where you are". I will slowly build, add some speed, and see where it takes ... Read the Post...
Halfway Through 2021 Runfessions
I am finding it hard to believe that we are already halfway through 2021. The year started flying once we got through January! While it's shaping up to be better than 2020, it's still been a bit of a struggle around here which I will share more about today. Since it's the last Friday of the month, it's time for some Runfessions! Halfway Through 2021 Runfessions The cicadas are gone and I'm not sad about ... Read the Post...