Ugghh, another run?

O.K. so you have been working your tail off all week and consequently you are very tired, should you:

1. Follow your training plan exactly as it is written
   
2. Quit crying, the hard work will make you stronger
   
3. Sleep in, relax, take it easy
   

If you answered 1 or 2, you’re probably on a crash course for an injury or worse, a lack of interest and motivation in running (ooohhhh, the horror!).

A training plan is only a guide; it should just be another tool to get you from point A to point B. It is important to know when to hold back and when to push ahead. Remember when you train you work your muscles to prepare for healing, don’t be afraid to take a day off if your strength or motivation is just not there. While resting the body is busy rebuilding damaged muscle, so technically speaking, proper resting will make you stronger.

It is important to learn to listen to your body; know what the difference is between fatigue and laziness. Pushing yourself when fatigue sets in will eventually lead to injury but pushing oneself when your just plain lazy will make you stronger, hence the overused phase “No Pain, No Gain”

Vitruvian Running interview

Here it is, the first Runcast Weekly interview. This week I speak to Vitruvian Running's Chuck LaBante. Vitruvian Running shoes are the best shoes to come on to the market in a long time. Chuck understands what a running shoe should be and it shows in the fit and feel of his shoes. I highly recomend that you try a pair. Enjoy!

Podcast #5 Vitruvian Running - Chuck LaBante