Summer Training & Racing Tips
6 Weeks Left Of Summer - Make It Count!
I’m trying or retrying something called the Pomodoro Timer - which is a way of accomplishing tasks in 25 minute blocks with a 5 minute “break” in between. Yesterday alone, I did 6 Pomodoro blocks and felt quite accomplished.
This means that I only have 24 minutes left to write this newsletter. Nothing like a time crunch to get shit done, right?
Training Tip # 1
The current heat wave (or was it the last one?) has most of us feeling like crispy bacon. It is so hot and humid that the normally recommended amount of water consumption occurs before lunchtime. I’m sweating just typing this up!
If your training is picking up in intensity, you need to remember to hydrate and listen to your body. I still see too many workouts happening at midday. Now, is it possible that they are indoors? Of course! But explain their maps on Strava then…
16 minutes left on my timer! Time goes by fast when you stray from what you are supposed to be doing!
Training Tip # 2
Summer miles are the perfect time to continue working on your running form. I don’t think Adam will mind me saying this, but while running with him, I was noticing how his elbows are out away from his body. I tried (mid-run) to give him some tips on how he can become more efficient. I’m hopeful that with some practice (and pre-run drills) he can knock off a few more seconds off his marathon time. *Keep in mind, I don’t coach Adam. I just respect him as ar runner and a business person. Adam owns Apple Physical Therapy.
Racing Tip
Racing soon? Me too, hopefully. I have to build more of my racing calendar, but it most likely is going to have a 5k and a triathlon before I take my next break from training.
But if you have a race coming up, make sure you are doing enough speed work (most likely in striders and possibly sprinkled into some of your workouts) to work on your top-end speed. This will help with your efficiency and your running form too!
Find more about striders at my blog. Here’s the link.
One 😊 Coach
I want to keep giving props to my runners who are kicking ass on the roads this summer. Everyone is doing awesome because they are putting in consistent training. Not everyone runs the same amount of mileage - some are high mileage (50-60 miles per week), while others spend time running and cross training (which is where I’m at right now).
Despite everyone training differently and having different needs and goals, the thought is still the same: provide them with a training plan that will keep them hungry for more while also keeping them healthy.
Are you ready for a training plan? Send me a message and we can get started.
Okay, from start to end, this post took me a smidge more than 1 Pomodoro Timer. I am hitting send at 28ish minutes.
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On the Blog:
Optimum Number of Running Days Per Week
…And From the Newsletter:
Effective Post-Race Recovery Tips
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