Inside my “official” marathon training – 20 weeks to race day!
For those who have no idea what it is like to train for a marathon, all I can say is, “join the club!” Neither do I. But this past week marked 20 weeks until the NYC Marathon – a key milestone where training programs officially begin. Now, a week into my first ever marathon training program, I am filled with countless thoughts flowing through my head. I want to do my best to share it all as I go through this unfamiliar process. No matter whether I succeed or fail by the end of this program, I think we are all sure to learn something.
Contrast Therapy — Listen to your body (Part 2)
So much has changed about my routine over the past two years, and the biggest factors driving that change have been due to increased energy and better recovery. Contrast therapy plays a big role in that. Here I will explain both why and how I do it . . . Whether you are a novice at this or you do it regularly, the number one rule is, listen to your body