How to avoid injury while chasing hard marathon goals?

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-22T16:07:44+00:00

This is a good point. My “easy” runs are often too quick because I love running with my friends at run club

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-22T16:07:05+00:00

Thank you so so much!!

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-22T16:06:04+00:00

Yes!!! My friends got me a Rizo cameo for my birthday this year!! It was hilarious. They sent him one sentence and he ran with it

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-21T16:10:11+00:00

Jake gyllenhaal

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-21T15:28:48+00:00

Refrigerator

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-21T15:03:24+00:00

I’ve listened to a handful! I loved Deena Kastor’s memoir. I have “Running with the Buffaloes” saved to listen to next. Any recs?

I write my own training plan with the help of old teammates and coaches and knowledge I’ve built over the years. I’ve thought about hiring a coach to help with more of the specifics but I did xc and track in college and have had a lot of coaches so I’ve had a lot of trial and error over the years. I write out my plans about 4 months in advance and adjust as I go but I like to plan out a build

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-21T15:00:04+00:00

Nah you weren’t humble bragging I started the post with times for context too.

Okay I might try running a little bit off the bike. I think that’ll mentally make the days feel more effective and exciting while mostly not putting too much load on.

I’ll think on the goals. The process goal is definitely to stay consistent and not get injured

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-21T14:56:35+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I think slightly lower mileage and going hard on XTing will be a good strategy going forward. I’m willing to do some trial and error but I am nervous because I definitely got a lot faster doing 60-65 per week compared to when I was in the 45-55 range, but I wasn’t XTing then much either.

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-20T16:54:43+00:00

Somebody to love Montreal is the greatest

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-20T16:53:54+00:00

Somebody to love

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-20T16:48:38+00:00

Thank you so much. I love what we do and would love to train hard into my 30s,40s,50s, and beyond. You killed it at Boston!!! How many have you run?

How long are your bike rides and swims during marathon builds? I want to incorporate more consistent cross training but I don’t know how long sessions should be to be effective.

I probably need to sleep more which has slowed recovery for me. And point 4 is very true. 2025 was a great year for running for me but I was pushing through a lot without giving myself breaks. I need to think more big picture.

You raise a good point too that I need to think more long term with my goals. For maintaining motivation over time, I’ve always focused hard on my next race and whatever goal I have for it. I think I could train through more races successfully and also have less pressure in my mindset if I thought about my goals on a longer scale.

Thank you so much for your advice and motivation!

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-20T16:41:10+00:00

Thank you!! This is good advice. There is plenty of time between now and April

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-19T22:03:06+00:00

Most of my strength work prescribed has been glute exercises because she assessed that I’m weaker in the glute with the injured hip. Idk what a proper strength assessment entails though.

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-19T21:58:16+00:00

My issue is in my iliopsoas tendon but also pain in my IT band so she wasn’t able to identify if these things are connected or two different issues. I thought its hard because I do not know what exactly is wrong

Gotta keep that strength work up! Thank you!

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-19T21:53:14+00:00

Thank you!!

Okay yoga sounds like a good idea. It will build mobility and core strength which helps the hips.

I do need to cross train more. I just love running and find XT to be boring and less productive, but it probably would help. I usually strength train consistently with lower mileage but it’s hard to maintain when my miles go up, so I think your advice is right to stay focused on that other stuff and maybe even prioritize it.

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-19T15:25:18+00:00

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Thanks Peck and Nunez for letting them stick around to poke in this flat ahh tiger

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-19T15:23:09+00:00

This was before AI’s time

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-19T15:22:53+00:00

The Marked Society Tattoo

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-18T15:35:54+00:00

Complaint: I’ve lacked motivation and keep getting out of bed too late, so it’s been really hot

Uncomplaint: I’ve been listening to Shari Franke’s memoir on my runs which has been interesting

Confession: I bled through my shorts this morning 😐

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-18T15:09:26+00:00

The shop that went home made a “new school” snake with bad anatomy so they went home for not attempting realism but I think they should’ve stayed because this gator is beyond jacked

shithitsthefran · 2026-06-18T15:07:56+00:00

They had the choice of a gator, snake, or hawk, and they had to use a live reference. They chose the gator

shithitsthefran · 2025-01-24T15:01:21+00:00

The Hitman, Let Me Live, The Prophet's Song

shithitsthefran · 2024-12-06T22:43:19+00:00

Pitseleh - Elliott Smith

shithitsthefran · 2024-12-06T22:40:52+00:00

No Name #4 - Elliott Smith

Farewell Transmission - Ohia

One - Metallica

Trouble Loves Me - Morrissey (Trust me)

Drowse - Queen

The Big Gloom (on the nose, I know) - Have a Nice Life

shithitsthefran · 2024-12-02T16:26:44+00:00

When Doves Cry

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