Last week I wrote about how far within my limits I was. However, 24 mile week with a very easy 12 mile run took a bigger toll on my body than I would have liked. I basically didn't run at all due to what I think is plantar fasciitis. So much for my first week of training being my lowest milage week. After doing more research about running induced foot injuries than I've done for my two 400 level...
Every Nike commercial or Gatorade ad shows people pushing beyond their limits. Coaches give halftime speeches about giving 110 percent. You should never push beyond your limits. You should never give 110 percent. We have limits for a reason and staying within them is how we achieve our full potential. Machines break when required to operate beyond maximum capacity, and, so do we. I'm still easing...

I don't suppose many will read this blog. Its purpose is to help me record my training for the Bear 100 in September. To date, I have run two 100 milers. Both of which haven't been extremely successful. Last september I got a stress fracture running the Wasatch 100. Because of my impatience,...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)