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Been saying this for years.....

You might be surprised to find out that several of my easy runs in the peak weeks of marathon training when I ran 2:54 last year were actually 10:30/mi pace. This was the training cycle where I ran the slowest I ever had in training on EZ runs but had the fastest performances in workouts & races! • I go 2-4.5 min per mile slower than marathon pace on easy days. Why? Because that is just what I need to do to recover in between quality workouts while running at relatively high mileage. • Have I always gone this slow on my easy days? Absolutely not. I used to run much faster on my easy days, and I would always show up at the race burn out and unable to hit my potential. 6.5 years ago, I thought I peaked at the sport of marathoning because I was seemingly stuck at the 3:29-3:25 mark! I ran 8 marathons in that time range. I was no longer improving and in fact, I was getting slower. I was doing exactly what VDOT would tell me that my easy pace range is but it wasn’t slow enough. • When I finally slowed down enough & listened to my body requesting 3 days inbetween hard workouts, I started to see improvements. It seems HIGHLY counterproductive to go slower on easy runs or to space out workouts by 3-4 days. But if you are at a roadblock and you want to breakthrough, something has to change! Nothing changes if nothing changes ;) • Every day I lace up for a run during a training cycle I run with a purpose. That purpose on easy days is: Going as slow as I need to in order to feel 🔥 FIRE for my workout days. My training cycle included 1-2 quality workouts per week which included paces at marathon pace or faster. Those “fast” miles accounted for 10-20% of my total weekly mileage. I will do a subsequent post on workouts so you can see the variation in training. • #motherrunner #marathoner #easydayseasy

You might be surprised to find out that several of my easy runs in the peak weeks of marathon training when I ran 2:54 last year were actually 10:30/mi pace. This was the training cycle where I ran the slowest I ever had in training on EZ runs but had the fastest performances in workouts & races! • I go 2-4.5 min per mile slower than marathon pace on easy days. Why? Because that is just what I need to do to recover in between quality workouts while running at relatively high mileage. • Have I always gone this slow on my easy days? Absolutely not. I used to run much faster on my easy days, and I would always show up at the race burn out and unable to hit my potential. 6.5 years ago, I thought I peaked at the sport of marathoning because I was seemingly stuck at the 3:29-3:25 mark! I ran 8 marathons in that time range. I was no longer improving and in fact, I was getting slower. I was doing exactly what VDOT would tell me that my easy pace range is but it wasn’t slow enough. • When I finally slowed down enough & listened to my body requesting 3 days inbetween hard workouts, I started to see improvements. It seems HIGHLY counterproductive to go slower on easy runs or to space out workouts by 3-4 days. But if you are at a roadblock and you want to breakthrough, something has to change! Nothing changes if nothing changes ;) • Every day I lace up for a run during a training cycle I run with a purpose. That purpose on easy days is: Going as slow as I need to in order to feel 🔥 FIRE for my workout days. My training cycle included 1-2 quality workouts per week which included paces at marathon pace or faster. Those “fast” miles accounted for 10-20% of my total weekly mileage. I will do a subsequent post on workouts so you can see the variation in training. • #motherrunner #marathoner #easydayseasy

Hey all! Hope you’re all doing well, and as much as I know you all hate the heat…hope you’re freezing these days!!! 🥶🥶🥶 Anyway, I’m working with Dallas Jackals, professional rugby team, as they are one of the major sponsors of the Dallas BMW Marathon this year. We are looking a few 4-8 people to help us at the expo on Friday, 12/8, from 11:00am - 6:00pm. It’s a very simple process, but hopefully some of you can assist. Nothing on Saturday, their staff is going to operate the booth that day. You’ll receive snacks and their race event t-shirt. Let me know if you are interested! Also, for those of you NOT running the race (full or half), we have a cheering station at mile 4 and need volunteers. Won’t last long, as all runners will be through the station in probably an hour. Then we can move to other sections of the course as you desire. Again, snacks and Tshirts will be provided. Lastly , if you or anyone you know wants a bib number for the full or half, they will provide you with one!! Let me know if you need one !! Hope some of you can assist with this project. Thanks !!

The Surprising Benefits of Training in the Heat Is heat better than altitude? The science seems to say so.

Makes my heart full to see these people still keeping the running group together every single Saturday. Truly amazing group of people. We love you! ❤️

Family! Until next time..... ❤️❤️❤️

Hoping many of you will join the 5k next weekend (May 4th) I’m putting on at The Tribute for The Navy SEAL Foundation. Please sign up now and use the code “10offJFF” to receive a &10 discount!! www.jogginforfrogmen.com/friscotx

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www.jogginforfrogmen.com/frisco is coming SOON! If you've already entered or volunteered, THANK YOU! If you haven't, please do so! LOVE to have you. Let's never forget the sacrifice of our military and their families. Please read the attached story about "giving back". It's a true illustration of what this race is all about.
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Frisco - Joggin' for Frogmen Inspired by US Navy SEALs (Frogmen), the Navy SEAL Foundation's Joggin' for Frogmen Race Series brings communities and families together to jog in honor of the Naval Special Warfare community and their families.