So it’s time for my annual post (ugghh insert forehead slap here) the problem is that I don’t think my daily is anything close to a page turner for you all out there.
But here’s the deal, with 2020 being what it is and every race I think I needed to sign up for has gone virtual or cancelled it has made me very introspective. Six years ago I ran my two best marathons and came close to making my life goal of qualifying for the Boston marathon. Sadly, I haven’t come close to that mark since, no regrets mind you but it is what it is. Through it all though I have kept running and expanded my knowledge on what it will take me to get back to that peak. So after a wildly successful “The Speed Project: DIY” relay race and taking my own advice and really letting my body recover, I am ready to climb that mountain again.
I’ve nicknamed the upcoming training cycle project “titanium” with the goals being lighter, faster, and stronger. I know it sounds a little excessively “bro” but I’m coming from an engineering nerd standpoint not Jersey shore. So the elements of project titanium are as follows:
Lighter: Huge huge huge disclaimer, I have dealt with my own personal body issues for a long time but as it stands, I like me for who I am. I am enough, period. What I am going to change is what that body consists of, I want to be leaner but also smarter on how I fuel.
Faster: This what every runner covets, to toe the line knowing you have it in to make magic. But for me this is where I need to put most of my energy into. Doing the little things, doing the not so glamorous workouts, and pushing my own mental limits
Stronger: When I was at my peak I made sure to incorporate strength training into my routine but somewhere along the journey I lost this part and I think I my running has suffered because of it. So it’s time these noodle arms find the weights again ;)
Alright time to wrap this up with a week one update: 25 miles in nothing crazy but we’re building it up. Strength work has been coming along nicely one step at a time. Stay tuned and I’ll give you more updates as the weeks roll on.