Tag Archives: Coaching

After the head cold…

For the last few days my nasal cavity has gone from being one of my biggest assets in the breathing department, to one of my most annoying assets in the mucus creation department.  But alls well that ends well, and … Continue reading

Posted in Coaching, Heart Rate, Training bLog | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Slow n steady keeps ya healthy…

Lately I’ve been getting some hints/reinforcement that I need to slow it down on my non-quality workout days.  I told Coach Schrup yesterday that I was going to start actually using my heart rate monitor for my recovery runs, and … Continue reading

Posted in Coaching, Heart Rate, Recovery, Training bLog | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Rainy day training update…

A little update on what is going on with my training: Basically, I haven’t run since Monday.  Since then I have been patiently waiting for my lower leg issue to work itself out.  I had been referring to my current … Continue reading

Posted in Circuit Training, Coaching, Core, Cross Training, Injuries, Training bLog | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Focus on form…

Yesterday I talked to Coach Schrup about my form, and what should happen if I was to attempt to tweak it a bit.  Basically, he reinforced what I had been noticing lately anyway.  I have a very upright posture when … Continue reading

Posted in Coaching, Training bLog | Tagged , | Leave a comment

First run with Rogue…

While I have run with Rogue a couple times in the past, I was never with a group that quite suited my fitness.  Well I can happily say that I am now with the right group.  This morning was my … Continue reading

Posted in Coaching, Long Run, Pace, Rogue Running, Training bLog | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Trail run pace…

Got out to the trail early today and was rewarded with super awesome temps.  I’ve been starting my trail runs on the Lady Bird Lake hike n bike under Mopac, which gives me a nice mile and a half warm … Continue reading

Posted in Coach Jay Johnson, Coaching, Pace, Trail Run, Training bLog | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Adaptation and coaching…

So, I think I’m finally getting adapted to running in the heat.  I’m finding that at the end of runs I’m feeling a lot less tired and overheated.  My runs are also slowly getting a tad bit faster, and slightly … Continue reading

Posted in Coaching, Training bLog | Tagged | Leave a comment