We're back after a quick Thanksgiving break to share the running wisdom we wish someone had told us years ago. Drawing on interviews with experienced runners and our own coaching insights, we break down five lessons that could save you years of frustration, injury, and wasted effort.
What We Cover:
- Why the most important quality in an athlete isn't talent, it's showing up
- How to incorporate skiing and winter activities into spring race training
- The truth about consistency vs. intensity (spoiler: consistency wins every time)
- Why defining yourself by your pace is a trap
- Recovery isn't optional, it's where adaptation actually happens
- The problem with cookie-cutter training plans
- Finding the balance between passion and obsession
Listener Question:"I'm training for a spring 50K but live in Colorado. Can I swap runs for ski days or will I lose my running fitness?"
Announcements:Boston Marathon Webinar Series with coaches Skyler and James starting in January. Free for Microcosm clients. Details at microcosm-coaching.com.
Connect:
- Website: microcosm-coaching.com
- Email: microcosmcoaching@gmail.com
- Foothills Community: $10/month (code FOOTHILLS10)
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