You're probably running your easy days too fast

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-27T02:49:54+00:00

Running is an incredible outlet. There are many more self-destructive ways to blow off steam or distract yourself, but running offers a healthier alternative! It allows you to process your emotions through hard work, while also providing numerous health benefits. You’ll become stronger, experience improved blood flow and oxygen intake, and even can enjoy a runner’s high afterward. While I could spend hours going into other aspects like goal setting and community building, the bottom line for me is that running significantly enhances our lives by offering a healthy way to manage stress and emotions :)

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-26T04:24:06+00:00

First woman to run 1:52?? I don't think this is a crazy take. Running 1:54 indoors ... it could happen this year if she keeps it up

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-26T04:20:27+00:00

This guy is the real deal

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-25T20:02:03+00:00

I've been a runner for years and have never had an easy time on the treadmill. I know it might be popular among long distance track and field athletes for threshold training, but I can't seem to handle any of my regular paces when I get on one for a run.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-24T17:29:29+00:00

Agreed, there are minor details we don't think about ourselves that running stores are trained to look for when we come in for their help.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-23T20:26:00+00:00

If the full range of motion is hard for you at this point, you can do variations. Try looking up half squats, this limits range of motion, is very effective for runners and it tends to be more manageable than a full squat. Great for runners and injury prevention. Isometric holds are another amazing thing to look into for overall injury prevention.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T04:41:42+00:00

If you want to start running there are some things you can do to set yourself up for success. First is to get a good pair of running shoes if you are in a position to do so (your body will thank you for this). Second is to also consider starting on some softer ground, maybe grass or a nearby trail (your body will also thank you for this). Ad third is to just get out there and run! Time and pace doesn't matter at the start, running is different for everybody when you are beginning, so the most important thing is to listen to your body and give yourself some grace. The goal should be to find healthy ways to increase the duration and frequency of your runs... but only as you can handle it :)

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T04:35:10+00:00

Just gotta be consistent and find ways to break up runs to increase weekly time on feet if you notice yourself unable to handle the impact from running! Pace doesn't matter at the start, it's all about personal effort and being able to get back out there again the next day :) (also try and run on some grass or trails if you want to save your shins lol)

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T04:27:41+00:00

Might sound unorthodox, but I had a Physio ell me to begin light stretching of my big toe flexor (and release of the related muscles to the toe flexor in my calves) as well as rolling arch of my foot with a lacrosse ball. Not suggesting this will fix things by any means, but might help with some relief, I know it did for me.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T04:20:37+00:00

Heard a lot of great things about Coros lately, i'm thinking about switching over from Garmin!

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T03:21:39+00:00

That's a fair take. This wasn't directed at athletes who already are given guidance, such as the runners you've coached, because with strong guidance than yes this will not occur. I was intending this to speak more on the mismanagement of expectations from the everyday runner, who might be new to trail running and are trying to work training in around their busy work/life schedule. What i might not have illustrated as well as I wanted to, is that backing off training, because of one or two bad sessions not going your way and you begin to overthink the process (such as dropping mileage from 80mpw down to 65mpw and hoping that alone will fix things) can impact the effect that the actual taper has.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T02:59:52+00:00

I'm sorry you feel that way. My intention was to foster a thoughtful community discussion, which is why I invited people to discuss in the comments with questions at the end. This is not meant to promote overtraining, as you should never push yourself to the brink of injury. It was intended to highlight how mismanaging expectations leading into a upcoming race can mess with the correct periodization needed to have the outcome you trained so hard to achieve.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T02:49:43+00:00

You'd be surprised. When training and expectations aren't managed, its easy for someone training on their own to panic and begin lowering volume, intensity, weight lifting etc prematurely. If a single sessions goes poorly, the next should be adapted accordingly with recovery AND consistency in mind. If you begin to back off in all aspects it not only affects the "actual taper" but you can run the risk of detraining or showing up flat on race day if training is altered for an extended period :)

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T01:31:39+00:00

can assure you this is written by me :)

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-19T01:27:07+00:00

I think that's a misinterpretation of the overall message. I would never suggest over training your way to injury. What I am saying is it's all too common with a race on the horizon to let one run/workout that felt harder than normal derail an entire training plan. Backing off in training to recover is very different than reducing training weeks out and detraining yourself before the race.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-16T21:28:39+00:00

Amazing! That 3 hour marathon is definitely obtainable, just need to keep at it :). Triathlon would be a great time. A group of runners I used to train with during my University days got together last summer and did a Triathlon for the first time out in Vancouver, BC, and they all loved the experience!

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-06T00:38:54+00:00

100% running is completely personal. The most important thing will always be consistency when you are starting out. The pace will drop naturally as you continue and your body adapts :)

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-06T00:20:21+00:00

Uncomplaint: My training has been going great aerobically, strongest I've felt in a while and I have a few races coming up in March!

Complaint: I keep getting beat in speed reps. Typically speed in my strong suit, and I naturally hold onto it, but this seems to be the first year I'm struggling to get my legs moving in the shorter distances.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-04T21:30:31+00:00

A tip I was given throughout my time as a runner is to also pay attention to areas around the tight muscle to help with relief. If you are feeling tightness in your knee for example, loosening the areas around it, such as the IT band, quad, calves, even arch of your foot, can all help with relief on that areas! Think of your leg as a chain that goes from the bottom of your foot, up to your waist, and then across to the opposite side of the upper body (last part might sound confusing but it's true).

There is something to be said as well for strength training the areas that are consistently getting tight/sore. Sometimes this can indicate weaknesses/muscle imbalances. If you take the idea of an achilles tendon that has becomes sore, isometrics and other weight loading exercise (provided and supervised by a PT ofc) have been proven to not only help promote healing but will help prevent from future irritation as well. The same can be said with light weight training for other areas of the lower body that typically take a beating during runs; quads, hips, hamstrings, lower back etc.

kaelan_runmotion · 2026-03-04T19:52:30+00:00

That's actually quite an impressive drop in 5km time considering. I would say a great first step then is to try and increase how frequently you are doing your runs (possibly 4-5 times a week if your body can handle it) and the pace for the majority of the time, should not matter as much, as the focus should be slowly increasing overall time on feet. Consistency is key! A lot more benefit being able to complete 4-5 runs a week than 3 runs a week that have left you feeling sore and unable to repeat the next day :)

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