Happy Friday everyone. We picked a PERFECT week to have a staycation, right?!
It had been a real long time since I last put out a blog post - something about writing for my newsletter and also for the blog found me quite, how do you say, overwhelmedâŠ
I had been chipping away at the post for about 4 weeks, but now itâs scheduled and ready. Itâs called How to Taper for Your Big Race. Itâll be sent out Wednesday morning and you can catch it on social media or straight from my blog if you subscribe to it.
Last week, there was running news about Asics's version of the âsuper shoeâ - I havenât bought into the whole phenomenon yet. Iâm not sure what Iâm waiting for other than I feel really good running in the shoes I currently train/race in, so why would I jump to a pair of rocket ships when my current mode works well enoughâŠ
Do you have a pair of the so-called âsuper shoesâ? What are your thoughts about when someone should make the transition to them?
This weekend I will be lining up for a 5k down in South Jersey - big thanks to Second Capital Running for hosting. The plan is to run even splits and then compete over the last 800 meters. Based on my 4:58 mile time trial from 2 weeks ago, I think a 16:50-17:10 would be ideal and Iâd be happy with it.
Do you ever use a pace calculator or running calculator to predict race performances? If youâre stuck and need help - I can assist you.
Fridayâs Action Plan:
Donât neglect some time off! After a long season itâs really good to rest, recharge, and refocus with some days off and some cross-training.
Whatâs Got My Attention:
Article:Â Want to run the Boston Marathon Live? Here are the details
Article:Â What Makes a Pro Runner Valuable to a Brand?
Popular Articles on the Blog this Week:
30 Days to Get in Running Shape
Popular Newsletter Sessions:
My Argument for Being a Morning Runner - Oct 2020
Prioritizing Health & Wellness - Sept 2020
Quote of the Day:
There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.
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Marc is a middle school teacher and coach but also works with distance runners online. I help distance runners around the globe by providing support, writing customized training plans, and designing workouts to help them reach their racing goals. I write for my blog every Wednesday morning and newsletter every Friday morning.