Here's to a Healthy 2021
Make the most of the flip of the calendar
I’ll start off by saying Happy New Year!
Some of you might be reading this with quite the headache this morning - I understand. I promise: I’ll keep it brief for you.
This was certainly a long year, but I think what hasn’t destroyed us has only made us stronger.
We learned a lot about ourselves this year; I know I have. What we once took for granted - like a commute to work - and much, much more have totally been flipped upside down.
Here are just a few of the many things I’ve come to appreciate this year:
Training early in the morning before everyone wakes up.
I am keenly aware of geese now, something I wasn’t prior to April 28th.
Races and events are to be cherished.
Strava doesn’t lie.
“Challenges” are sufficient motivation for me to train.
I miss coaching in person.
If you’re still in the market for a 2021 training log, you can reply to this and Venmo me $15.
Friday’s Action Plan:
Start the year strong with a focus on a long-term approach, rather than being a flash in a pan.
What’s Got My Attention:
Video: The Controversy Behind Nike’s Vaporfly Running Shoe
Article: She Turned 2020 Misery Into a Breakthrough
Podcast: This American Life (Act 3)
Popular Articles on the Blog this Week:
Create Running Workouts for Your Garmin Device
The Running Shoe Buying Process
Popular Newsletter Sessions:
What are junk miles and are they worth it? - Nov 2020
Training & Recovering - Dec 2019
Quote of the Day:
It's going to be hard. But hard is not impossible.
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Thanks for following along on the journey! Have something you’d like to add? Have suggestions or comments? Email me: TrainwithMarc@gmail.com
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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.