Right now, running is an outlet. It feels a little weird to give focus to running during these times, but I need it (and I know many of my athletes feel the same). I need the normalcy of running, the anxiety release it provides, and the tiny sense of accomplishment. Last week, I started running with Isla in the jogging stroller. She turned six months old on Monday, which met the cautious recommendations of our Thule stroller. I also desperately needed fresh air, especially as I am still ...
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At-Home Strength Workouts for Runners
There are times where external circumstances hinder workouts. While you can run outside in many conditions, a blizzard, the current coronavirus pandemic (at the time of this publication), a busy schedule, or other circumstances may prevent you from going to the gym. However, you can still do your necessary strength training with these at-home workouts for runners! Yes, strength training is necessary for runners. You improve your performance, including improving speed in the 5K and ...
More Postpartum Base Building
Like many other runners, my spring race (originally scheduled for the first Saturday in April) was postponed. It is the biggest spring race in Northwest Indiana, with over 600 participants, so postponement makes sense. I’m not upset, because flattening the curve of the spread of COV-19 is exponentially more important than a race. I do plan on doing a time trial the first week of April, along with many of my athletes who have had cancelled races. My training focus will shift also back to ...
What to Do if Your Race is Cancelled
At the publication time of this post, many races were electively canceling or postponing due to the rapid spread of COV-19. Yet cancelled races are not unheard of, such as when the New York City Marathon canceled in 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy. What should you do if your race is cancelled? Life goes on if a race is canceled, as does your training. Cancelled races are frustrating and disappointing, yet you can have alternative approaches to make the best of the situation. Know that ...
Postpartum 10 Training, Week 6
I really enjoy 10K training. The intensity feels appropriate for being postpartum, yet I also feel like I am getting to enjoy some hard work. Last week I ran almost 33 miles and had two good workouts! Monday: 5 mile easy run Mondays are my busiest workdays, so I kept my run short and easy. I ran five miles in just over 45 minutes, with rolling hills programmed into the treadmill. I can't wait until I can take out the jogging stroller in a couple weeks! Tuesday: 7.1 ...