Make Running Add To Life: Training Log

Running shouldn’t get in the way of life. It has recently for me. This impacts others. I have changed my approach to make running add to life instead. Let’s see if it works.

Last week went a little something life this:

• 10km Easy + Strength
• 8km Easy
• 8km Easy
• 5km Easy + Strength
• 8km Easy
• 8km Easy
• 5km Regeneration

Total 52km

Easy

The majority of my runs are listed as easy. This doesn’t mean they are all a slow jog. It is more about the feeling and recovery cost needed. I aim for the run to feel comfortable and natural. Doing what is required to keep my technique on point. Speed and intensity are a byproduct of this. Recovery cost should be low. A good guide is to be able to able to repeat the same quality of run the following day.

Never underestimate The Power Of Easy Runs.

Strength

The tighter structure and scheduling on my strength training has felt good. Reinvigorating my enthusiasm for this aspect of training. No longer just whenever I feel I can fit it in. Giving away a few running kilometres means I am getting more strength work done. Because of the structure it is also taking less time over the week.

For the details check out Basic Strength Training For Running.

Make Running Add To Life

All habits perceived as healthy can become unhealthy. Chasing the extreme or wrong reasons can take you there. Every so often it pays to check you are running for the right reasons.

Checking in on my own reasons I had to make adjustments. It isn’t dedication if it’s easier to run than to sort your other stuff out. There is addiction to the runner’s high and clearance of mind. I’ve chased it too far lately. Time to bring it back to a level to make running add to life.

Runner Chats recorded an amazing podcast with Simone Brick. Covering many topics, but delving into running as healthy versus unhealthy. Definitely worth a listen.