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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: To Run Early, Develop a Pre-Run System (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 753 released in July of 2019 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.

So apparently, there are a few places in the country where it is legit hot AF right now.

The Summer Heat is Intense!

For those of you that aren’t used to running in the heat, I’ll go on record as saying that the best way to beat the heat is to get out there first thing in the morning and get as many miles in as possible before the sun becomes a factor.

To be clear, it’s probably still going to be hot, humid, and gross at zero-dark thirty.

It’s just going to be worse when the sun is beating down on you too. 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

Pee Color Reduce the Risks of Heat Injuries

QT: Stay Safe While Running in the Heat and Humidity (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 730 released in May of 2019 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.

Ready or not, it’s about to get hot yall!

That is, of course, if it’s not already hot in your part of the country.

(And if you live on the other side of the equator where you’re approaching the winter months, please revisit this episode/post in October/November!)

When it comes to putting in your miles this summer, safety is obviously priority number one.

So what are some things we can do to make sure we stay safe while training in the high heat and humidity? Read more