Just in time for a hot week of summer running, I felt acclimated and more comfortable in the heat. I ran 41 miles last week and most of those miles felt really good. I’m eager to see the adaptations that come from these summer runs in the fall! Monday: Rest day I walked about three…
Weekly Workouts: Finally Acclimated
How to Measure Intensity without Relying on Pace
Runners focus on pace because it is theoretically and easy to measure. However, from a physiological standpoint, pace does not always provide the most reliable training metric. Conditions such as humidity, heat, and high altitude all affect pace. If it’s summer, you are traveling, or you are returning from time off, it’s best to disregard…
Weekly Workouts: Relaxed Running
Last week I took a big cutback week for no other reason than I could. I was due for one after three weeks of 40+ miles and increased intensity (for me). While we are still abiding by social distance protocols (and always wearing masks), Indiana is in stage four and we were able to have…
