This was a huge adjustment for me, and to be honest, I still look at my Garmin more than I should. My coach is a big proponent of this, as well as “forget about pace when you’re not racing or doing speed work”.
“Running too hard too often is the single most common and detrimental mistake in the sport.” - Matt Fitgerald I get a weekly schedule and I just go out and do it. No longer do I second guess what the cookie-cutter says. I don’t have to think about what to do anymore, I just look at the schedule and get it done. Save time and energy by not planning workouts, and making sure that easy runs are easy. Each week’s schedule is tweaked based on how I’m performing and how I’m feeling. My coach continually assesses where I am based on occasional time trials and/or races and my own post-run feedback. If I opt for something more challenging, I might not hit the targets and then feel discouraged or even defeated. If I re-start a beginner level, I often try to outdo it. When I’ve used cookie-cutter training programs in the past, even when they’re from expert sources like Hal Higdon, I’ve never been happy with saying “I’m at level x.”. I’ve always struggled with training at “where I am vs”. Trust that your training is based on where you are. Honestly, it’s one of the smartest investments I’ve ever made. I’m seeing, and feeling, tangible results.I’m saving time and energy by not having to worry about “what do I do next”.I’m more confident in my current ability, it is consistently improving.
Working with him has provided me four remarkable benefits: So, I did some research and talked to a number of coaches before finding one with whom we felt a mutual “click”. I am determined not to let this happen to me. Working with an expert has made me focused and effectiveĪs I approach 60, I’ve seen too many people (relatives included) lose not only their fitness but their basic mobility. This left me either re-injured or completely demotivated. I ended up with hip issues that not only kept me from competing, but had me walking around my flat without looking like Tim Conway’s Oldest Man.Įach time I went back on the road (or the nefarious dreadmill), I’d try to pick up where I left off. I remember a friend telling me, “For someone who runs every day, you sure do move slowly.” In running, like a lot of things in life, you have to accept where you are and move onwards and upwards from there. Granted, my half is only a little faster than elite runners’ full marathons, but I’ve never trained to be an elite athlete. Three years ago, I was a month away from getting a PR in the half-marathon. Hiring a coach a few months ago was the best decision I’ve made. Have you ever been overwhelmed by the number of ways to improve yourself?įor the past several years, I’ve tried all kinds of programs to get me back into running. I’m working less and getting better, injury-free results
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