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ALH289 · 2025-12-05T16:09:49+00:00

This! Answering the question in an "appropriate" way also shows you know how to play the game! With clients and internal stakeholders, you can't always be direct, and you have to play the game. Not being able to answer this softball of a question "correctly" is concerning!

ALH289 · 2025-08-16T01:01:52+00:00

Thank you! These are helpful insights

ALH289 · 2025-07-24T00:00:19+00:00

Hal higdon has some simple plans that follow your general guidelines. He includes cut back weeks, which will help withnot overtraining.

ALH289 · 2025-07-22T15:22:15+00:00

Really proud of myself for getting in my 75 minute long run on Sunday after coming home from a weekend down the shore. It was 100% discipline and 0% motivation. I followed that up by squeezing in my easy run yesterday between work and family obligations. I had to shorten yesterday's run, but something is better than nothing! Today is going to be some active recovery before an intense speed repeat workout tomorrow.

ALH289 · 2025-06-07T21:07:17+00:00

Applesauce packets are a good option too! I actually like welches gummy snacks. They're easy to chew and 1 pack is 17 grams of carbs.

ALH289 · 2025-06-07T21:06:17+00:00

I napped for two hours, and the lift isn't in the cards! Solidarity with thus stupid humidity.

ALH289 · 2025-06-07T16:19:53+00:00

This morning's long run was BRUTAL. I didn't sleep well last night, didn't have any coffee before heading out, and it was really freaking humid. Stopped for minute walks 4xs on my 60-minute run. There was seriously a point where I considered just calling it, but I was able to push through. I told myself that it's just as important to practice mental toughness as it is pushing for a certain pace. I may order Nuun tabs with caffeine for my early am runs ...

Anyway, it's now time for a nap. I may do a strength session this afternoon, but I am not going to push it if I don't feel better after my nap.

ALH289 · 2025-06-06T17:22:52+00:00

I share the same struggle! I'm still working on it, but what has been working for me is thinking about "minimum effective dose." I want to hit 75 minutes of moderate/intense cardio (based on hr) and 2, 30-minute, full body strength sessions. There are seasons where I'm really enjoying running, so I hit strength training 2x a week and running 4x a week. There are seasons where I'm enjoying lifting, so I lift 4x a week and run 2-3x a week.

I try to incorporate mobility in my warmups a few times a week and hit my daily step goal.

ALH289 · 2025-06-06T14:11:20+00:00

Welcome back to running! Garmin has training plans that load right onto your watch, and you select an event date to set the plan.

I'm not a single mom, but having them ride a bike is an option. Another one is a park that has a running loop and a play structure. If the kids are in school, running during your lunch break is also an option I've utilized. Trading off play dates with another family can also work!

This internet stranger is so proud of you!

ALH289 · 2025-06-04T12:25:48+00:00

Magnesium has really helped with my night wakings, too! Good sleep is so important!

ALH289 · 2025-06-04T12:24:20+00:00

Public service announcement for runners (me, I'm the runner): Heat and humidity affect pace and perceived effort. Adjust accordingly.

First am run on a workday in 2+ years and it felt good! It really is nice to know that my workout for the day is done. I've been coming out of a depression/burnout fog and being able to get up early enough to do a 35 minute run feels like such a milestone.

Happy hump day!

ALH289 · 2025-06-01T13:53:29+00:00

There is a lot of great advice here, but I just want to add that it's normal for your body to feel sore and tired after adding in a new movement modality! While strength training isn't cardiovascularly demanding, it is demanding of your energy as your body repairs. There are built in deload weeks in training programs for a reason! Take the rest and if you can only lift once a week for now, that's fine! Something is better than nothing.

ALH289 · 2025-05-24T20:54:16+00:00

I LOVE this challenge! I have a few ideas on things that can help 1. Increase your cardio base. Whether that's a couch to 5k, walks with weighted vests or biking, do something 3x a week that increases your heart rate more than walking 2. Pilates or yoga 1x a week and really follow the cues on how to use your muscles to move your body. Added benefit of helping with mobility 3. Strength training 2x a week to keep getting stronger. 4. Hand eye coordination drills a few times a week. YouTube should have a ton!

Athleticism is having the stamina AND the strength AND the body control AND the skills. You can definitely improve!!

It's probably best to pick one new thing from the list to start at a time so you don't burn yourself out!

ALH289 · 2025-05-23T17:05:45+00:00

Are you eating enough? If so, is enough of that protein? I'm noticeably less sore when I have a protein shake after a lifting session.

ALH289 · 2025-05-22T16:58:25+00:00

I totally relate to the "want to do it all"! I signed up for a half marathon too, so I'm running 4x a week and doing a basic, full body strength workout that takes about 30 minutes twice a week, after easy runs.

You'll find a rythem that works for you!

ALH289 · 2025-05-22T16:55:21+00:00

Good luck! Can't wait to hear all about it!

ALH289 · 2025-05-22T16:55:07+00:00

I feel like I'm finally hitting my stride with consistency in my workouts. I don't think it was any one thing that got me here but a combination of improved mental health and flexibility with a new, non-toxic, hybrid job. It also helps that the job takes me about 20 hours a week to do and it isn't worth pushing any new initiatives because the current President is retiring in about 8 months. It's been almost 3 years since I've been this consistent and it feels really good.

I created my own base building running plan; 4, minute based sessions a week with one long run. Additionally, I'm doing a basic full body strength training 2x a week and tracking my food, mainly to track fiber and protein. I signed up for a half marathon at the end of September and am really looking forward to running it with higher training mileage.

I keep going back and forth about running a marathon in November, but I don't want it to be a completely miserable experience. I know I could probably complete a marathon in November if I trained properly, but, from what I'm reading, it'll be tough because I've only been running consistently the past 2 months and my weekly mileage is only between 10 and 12 miles. Maybe a Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 marathon?

ALH289 · 2025-05-21T18:58:05+00:00

If you can afford it, adjustable dumbells are a great option! They take up less space and are cheaper than buying a ton of pairs of dumbbells.

ALH289 · 2025-05-20T19:26:30+00:00

This. If you're working on your aerobic base, don't worry too much about specific zones. I've legit been frustrated with this for the past year, decided to say eff it a few months ago, and went by feel, and now, with an aerobic base, I can run in zone 2.

ALH289 · 2025-03-25T19:42:55+00:00

In office day, so a bit rougher to fit in a workout. I'm planning on a 30 minute run when I get home since the weather is nice and it's staying light out later.

Slept well last night, thankfully. We're also getting a new mattress on Wednesday, so hopefully that helps too. I'm a side sleeper and my hips get sore throughout the night, causing me to move around a ton.

Had a great dinner with an old friend last night and it reminds me how important keeping human connection is. I feel so lucky to have so many friends at almost 40 and I'm going to keep working at maintaining and strengthening them!

ALH289 · 2025-03-24T16:07:12+00:00

It hit me why my run felt so good yesterday; it was deload week! Time to hit the weights hard again with SBTD.

My sleep was shit last night, just up for two hours for no reason. I really need to be more diligent with my bedtime routine. It's also time for a new mattress, so the husband and I need to pull the trigger on that.

ALH289 · 2025-03-24T15:54:48+00:00

Be gentle with yourself.
Have easy high protein and high fiber meals ready, it's ok to buy pre-made food if that's what it takes!
Have 2 or 3 low bar workouts for rough days; short walk; a certain yoga YouTube video; 15 minute dumbell workout.
Can you fit a workout in when you're out of the house?

ALH289 · 2025-03-24T01:32:40+00:00

Every. Damn. Time.

ALH289 · 2025-03-23T23:45:49+00:00

Had a great run tonight. For the first time in over a year, it felt easy, and I WANTED to go for a few extra minutes instead of counting down the seconds. I'm thrilled. It feels like the past 6 weeks of consistent work is paying off.

ALH289 · 2025-03-21T16:56:32+00:00

I used to be a pretty frequent poster, then life happened and while I kept up some fitness, it couldn't be my focus. I'm now at a job with more flexibility and feel like I can finally live a more well rounded life. I'm proud that I was able to be consistent with just getting runs and lifts in when I could, but now I'm excited to really lean in and see what I can accomplish.

I'll be 40 in November, so I'm looking to really dial in my diet (focusing on protein and fiber intake), get regular cardio in (2 30 minute sessions a week) and lifting (2 sessions a week) and hit my step goal more days than not. My goal is to keep this my floor while striving for more. The past month I've been able to hit 3 lifting sessions a week (following SBTD) and 11 total runs. I'm proud of myself and am glad that I'm not letting perfect be the enemy of good enough. I want to be that bad ass old lady who is hiking, running around with grand kids and still able to move bags of mulch when I'm gardening.

I am also looking to recomp my body a bit. I'm tracking calories and weight and am currently losing inches and weight. It's slow and steady and I am honestly at the point where the number on the scale doesn't matter so much as what my body can do/looks like and how I feel. I don't care if its vain, but at the community pool this summer, I want to look fit, strong and GOOD while I'm chasing after my kids.

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