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QT: Dealing with a Ride on the Mid-Summer Struggle Bus (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 1061 released in July of 2022 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.

Don’t look now, but we are at the midway point of 2022 2025.

My Bad Running Habits

Yep.

This time of the year can be a difficult time of year for a lot of runners, at least it is for some of the runners I coach.

Today I’m taking a look at some issues you may be struggling with right now, and offering a few suggestions to help you stay the course with your training. Read more

QT: Mix Up Your Training This Summer for a Strong Fall

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Like or not, summer is upon us.

It's True

And look, I’ll take running in the heat and humidity of the summer over the cold and snow of winter.

But that doesn’t mean I love the heat and humidity.

Summer training can be a slog, no doubt about it.

Struggling to stay on track? Mix up your training a bit.

You can thank me later. Read more

QT: Revisiting the Vacation Rules of Running (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 592 released in July of 2018 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.

I’m officially on “vacation.”

To be honest, I’m not sure if what we are doing counts as a proper vacation or not. (I don’t think it does…) Read more

QT: Use Strategic Thinking to Plan Your Summer Training

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Do you have a big goal race on your schedule for this fall?

Chicago? New York? Marine Corps? Wine and Dine?

Fall can be a great time of year for race weather, but that means that training kicks off in the heat of the summer.

Why not start now? Read more

Shit Just Got Real

QT: The Risk of Failure Rises When Racing Hard (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 418 released in May of 2017 and is more or less copied and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.

If you have the courage to fail, then you have the courage to succeed. ~Shalane Flanagan

How badly do you want to be successful in reaching your running goals?

Stupid question, right?

Do you want success bad enough that you’re 100% ok with the idea of failing in the pursuit of your goals?

Because if you’re not, you won’t be successful. Period.

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