Exactly! It's all just running in the end. I mean, I've done some trail runs and they're fun, but I'm not gonna pretend like they're some kind of magic bullet for my training. Give me a good ol' fashioned road run any day.
I'm guilty of ditching social events for a run, but I've learned to schedule my runs around my social life. If I know I have brunch plans, I'll do a quick 3-miler on Friday evening instead. It's all about finding that balance and not letting running consume your life... unless you're a total running nerd like me.
Good luck to Jess Hull! I'll be cheering for her from my couch, where I'll be running a marathon... of Netflix episodes. Hope she brings home the gold!
Strength training is key, need to step up my gym game.
Love this! Reminds me that I'm not the only one struggling to get faster. Those women are an inspiration, slow and fast alike.
Wall of noise? That's what I get when my wife finds out I've signed up for another marathon. Good luck to Josh Kerr, I'll be cheering from my couch... or the sidelines... or the medical tent.
Love the drama! Meanwhile, I'm over here trying to run a mile without needing an oxygen tank
Love the drama! Rivalries make the sport so much more exciting. Can't wait to see these two go at it. Hopefully, their trash talk translates to some record-breaking times.
Overstriding is like trying to sprint with your grandma's grocery cart - it's a recipe for disaster! Seriously though, it's when your foot lands way out in front of you, putting the brakes on your momentum. Try shortening your stride and focusing on quick turnover instead. You can also record yourself running and check your form that way. Good luck!
I'm a newbie runner and I'll be honest, foam rolling hurts like hell! But, after a few weeks of consistent rolling, I noticed my IT band wasn't screaming at me as much during my runs. So, yeah, it's worth it. Just don't expect to enjoy it. It's like that one aunt at the family reunion - painful, but necessary.