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Hey Reader, Welcome to Week 7. Just two more weeks to go! Congrats to Jess, who completed the None to Run plan last week. ππ In case you missed itβWeek 6's emailβ This Week's Recommended Reading:βOvercome Mental Hurdles: 9 Tips for New Runnersβ Your brain might be the biggest barrier between you and running longer. With these 9 science-backed mental strategies from a sport psychologist, you'll learn exactly how to outsmart negative thoughts, stay motivated, and finally break through those frustrating mental blocks. Tip from Coach Mark:Wise words from a community member here: βI remember feeling like the 30-second walk breaks were absolutely brutal in Weeks 7-8, but those 2 weeks definitely do the job of getting you ready for Week 9 and beyond!β βThe road to success is always under construction.β β Lily Tomlin β QUESTION OF THE WEEKQUESTION: If I miss one day of the plan (like one run or strength) because of illness, etc, does that keep me from earning the actual badge at the end of the plan, like the 10k badge if there are any unmarked items? COACH MARK: Life happens, and progress is rarely perfect. If you miss a run (or a strength workout), you can manually mark them complete so that you receive your badge. Just press and hold down the workout you missed until you see "Mark as Complete". And then....share that badge with pride! Have a great week, Mark P.S. Remember, you can get 20% off clothing and socks, and 10% off nutrition, hats, and clearance running shoes from Running Warehouse. Use code NONETORUN at checkout. βNONE TO RUNβ |
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Hey Reader, Beginners ask me all the time what to eat before a run, and whether carbs are even allowed. So I got a nutritionist to answer it properly! Our new post is written by Juliet O'Sullivan, a certified nutritionist and the founder of Life & Fork Nutrition. Her short version: Carbs are your friend; a small snack like toast with honey or a banana 30 to 60 minutes beforehand is usually all you need, and you can skip gels and sports drinks until your runs pass an hour. It's a practical...
Hey Reader, "How slow should I run?" Going slow is the skill. The honest answer: don't chase a pace on your watch or decide that you need to be totally gassed for a workout to count. Run by effort. Pace doesn't know you slept poorly or that it's 100 degrees and humid out. Most new runners go too fast β slow down more than you think you need to. Easiest check β the talk test: if you can hold a conversation, you're in the right zone. Only getting a few words out? Back off to a walk. Walking...
Hey Reader, A belated Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! π New on the blog The First Month of Running is the Hardest. Here's How to Survive It. The first 30 days of running can be rough β sore muscles, achy joints, a hunger you can't explain, and a serious need for naps. It's normal. Your body is adjusting. Lisa Jhung put together 8 practical strategies to get you through the hardest stretch, from managing DOMS to why varying your routes matters more than you'd think. Read the...