After working hard for weeks or months a small break is likely welcome, especially when a little extra rest is key to a great performance on race day. All gain, no pain!
I am very proud to have had the opportunity and given the ultimate responsibility to lead a group of infantrymen in combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In my opinion, there is no greater honor.
Running in snow looks different than usual training sessions. It requires preparation and planning, focusing on your stride for quicker steps to stabilize your stance and gain traction against the terrain. Training in the cold also requires additional layers and gear.
The question that continues to give me pause, however, is... “What was your lowest moment? Can you tell us about a time when you were really struggling and didn’t know if you’d continue?”
Here’s a couple of quick tips to help you prepare for those events along with a couple more than will help you get ready for Ultra-OCRs once full on race season resumes.
My mantra for this challenge was to "just let go" and "let it flow'. I tried to visualize myself moving over the terrain like the glaciers and water that shaped them so many years ago.
Everyone can benefit from plyos from beginners to elite athletes. When starting to incorporate plyometrics, start slow, with basic drills and gradually add more dynamic movements.
So even though I do not enjoy training or racing in the heathere are my tips to training, racing smart and staying hydrated during the hot humid summer months.
Since the spread of the Global Pandemic life has been at a standstill....this can affect an athletes motivation to train. However there are plenty of ways to keep that fire going!
