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As I continue my education to help the athlete's I work with; tonight's course was on the In's and Out's of Base Training. Lots of great stuff talking about the importance of consistency in base training. It got me thinking about an incredible person I met once named Gene Dykes. As I approach 50, I think of Gene often and how even at the age of 75 - he is doing amazing things. Check out his website: https://www.ultrageezer.com/ Studies show that lifelong exercise can counter

Set yourself up Next Season's Success! In Winter Training Part 1 , I shared this guide on the minimum weekly running base you want to have before you start training for a goal event. Race Distance Minimum Weekly Running Base Weeks to Train 5K 3x /week; 9 Miles a Week 9 10K 3-4x /week; 10-15 Miles a Week 12 Half-Marathon 4x /week; 20-25 Miles a Week 15 Marathon 4-5x /week; 25-30 Miles a Week 18 50K 4-5x /week; 25-30 Miles a Week 18 Ultras 50 + 4-5x /week; 25-30 Miles a Week 2

Set yourself up Next Season's Success! As the year draws to a close, you may find yourself envisioning your goals for the upcoming year – I certainly am! Whether you are preparing for winter activities in your area or planning to cozy up indoors, there are steps you can take at either end of the spectrum to set a solid foundation for the next running season. If you have goals for next year, here are some things to consider in the off-season to help you show up as the best ver