EASY RUNS AND RECOVERY

Leave your watch at home and go completely by how your body is feeling on easy runs. Some days you feel great, other days you feel tired, so it’s best to really listen to your body and let the pace come that feels right. But be careful not to get too carried away if you feel good on an easy run. Remember that the purpose of an easy run is to be easy on your body. As for sleep, consistency is key as this is when your body is able to do most of its recovery. Your goal should always be eight to nine hours a night.

TAPER

It’s important to pull back, but not to over-taper. Continue to do similar intensity, but cut back on the overall volume in the last two weeks to 10 days before your goal race. Everyone is slightly different, some people need to back off in a major way, while others only need a minor reduction to make sure they are not feeling f lat on race day. Knowing what works for you allows for the best possible result.

MCCARRON SAYS THAT THE IDEAL STARTING POINT IS ENSURING YOU ARE TRAINING IN THE PROPER ENVIRONMENT - FOR YOU."

OPPOSITE Running in groups can be a great way to help motivation RIGHT Sometimes training solo is best for some runners