347: Training Adaptability: The Key to Successfully Integrating Running into Your Life

In this episode, we discussed the importance of adapting and adjusting a runner's training plan based on various factors such as missed workouts, upcoming goals, and the runner's experience. Emphasize the importance of understanding the purpose of each workout and suggest ways runners can maintain consistency in their training, even when life's unexpected events get in the way. We talked about different scenarios in which workouts might need to be rescheduled or skipped altogether, and explained how such decisions are influenced by the runner's priorities and the demands of their life outside of running. Key concepts include the importance of flexibility, consistent training, and understanding the 'why' behind each workout. We also underscore the value of having a coach to provide personalized guidance and support.01:38 The Importance of Training Plans Made for You02:12 The Pitfalls of Generic Training Plans03:06 The Need for Adaptability in Training Plans04:32 The Dangers of Over-Adjusting Your Training Plan05:51 The Role of Consistency in Training17:44 Adjusting Your Life to Fit Your Training31:39 The Importance of Expert Guidance39:36 The Role of Experience in Training Adjustments Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Grab your free Strength Guide for Runners here. Interested in our coaching program? Check out our coaching options here. Grab your free copy of the Running Snapshot by clicking here. Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

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Angie and Kevin Brown are here to help real life runners to improve their running and their life through conversations about training, mindset, nutrition, health and wellness, family, and all the crazy things that life throws at us.  The lessons that we learn from running can carry over into all aspects of our life, and we are here to explore those connections through current research, our experiences, and stories from real people out on the roads and trails, so that you can become a physically and mentally stronger runner and achieve the goals that matter to you. We are Kevin and Angie Brown, husband and wife, mom and dad, coaches, and runners. Angie holds her doctorate degree in physical therapy and uses running as part of her integrated fitness routine. Kevin is a marathoner who has been coaching runners for over a decade.  Together, we want to help make running more accessible to more people, so that more people can gain the benefits of being a Real Life Runner.