I have a question for you. Okay, actually a few questions. When you wrote out your original run goal for the fall of 2016, was it realistic? Did you truly believe that you have the power to grind it out every day during training in order to achieve your goal? If the answer is yes, are you questioning that goal right now for any reason? Progress does not happen on a linear curve. It … [Read more...] about Are You Questioning Your Fall Running Goal?
6 Runner Friendly Foods To Stock Up on at Trader Joe’s
Smack dab in the middle of marathon training is when the roar in my stomach cannot be tamed and I start to get more careless with my diet. I grab whatever is around me, or let’s be honest—whatever my husband is eating at the moment that hunger strikes. Before I’ve realized it, I’m eating all day long and no longer making the healthful choices I’d really like to be making. Deep down I know I … [Read more...] about 6 Runner Friendly Foods To Stock Up on at Trader Joe’s
Marathon Training: Week 10 – All Aboard the Struggle Bus
Marathon training was rough last week. I gave my best, but I certainly did not get my best results. I just have to keep hoping that despite the fact that I'm basically seeing zero progress, that the work will eventually pay off. I also have to be honest with myself about the impact the relentless humidity in NYC had on my training last week. To say that I'm over hot weather running, is an … [Read more...] about Marathon Training: Week 10 – All Aboard the Struggle Bus
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cross-Training For Runners
As a coach, one of my jobs is to create a balanced training program that allows my runners to meet their running goals, while still being able to meet their professional and personal goals. Part of this balance is knowing exactly how much cross-training to do and when to do it. Cross-training is probably one of the subjects I get asked about the most. In the age of ClassPass and the rise of the … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Cross-Training For Runners
Marathon Training: Workouts Week 9
This was one of those weeks when I really had to talk myself into doing my runs. I'm committed to doing the work regardless of what my feelings are, so I did the work. Here's how things went down during week nine of training for the Philly Marathon. Monday: Flywheel Through classpass, I signed up for a spin class at Flywheel. I think I had the resistance a little too high because my … [Read more...] about Marathon Training: Workouts Week 9
Marathon Training: Workouts Week 8
Week eight of Philly Marathon training was pretty uneventful, which is just the way I like it. Being as I have a full twenty weeks to prep for this race, the long run build up is very gradual. In fact it's a bit boring. Consistency over time with gradual increases in both mileage and intensity is the key to long term running success. My weekly mileage has always been on the lower end and … [Read more...] about Marathon Training: Workouts Week 8