Be Consistent

I’ve been having a bit of a deep dive in my old training logs and here are just a few things I’ve discovered; 

We all need down weeks; I make sure every 4-5 weeks I ease back on my weekly mileage.

Have a plan B; I’ve learnt that life always gets in the way of your training so I make sure I have plenty of plan Bs, Cs, Ds….. in my overall plan.  This is one of the reasons why I write pre-plans, I like to be ahead of the game just in case.

I won’t be race ready in month one of my training plan; intensity and volume increase as race day gets closer.

Pre-race races: I like to have a benchmark of where I am to give me a confidence boost, to track any improvement or to adjust the plan.

I’m consistent; I turn up and this is ultimately what makes a difference.

I eat real food; I need carbs, simple as that, they provide me with the energy I need to keep turning up.

Don’t chase the miles; my old coach and mentor always said this to me so if you miss a week of training, simply move on and continue with your training plan.

Try to incorporate some strength & conditioning into your plan; I’ve also cross trained either with a PT or attended a Pilates class, it makes a difference to your overall well-being.