January rolls around and your training shifts. More speedwork starts creeping in. Maybe some hills in for good measure. And depending on your base mileage or race goals, long runs start to get longer again. And then, an unwelcomed guest arrives. Your Achilles beings talking back. You do what you’re “supposed” to do: Calf raises Eccentric off-the-step calf raises Foam rolling And begrudgingly add rest days that turn into lost momentum But the pain doesn’t go away. Even after a couple of rest...

"Thanks for this because I actually injured myself trying to have better running form. Now I just add some more exercises into my training and just run. And it's fun and relaxing again" Then there's this one: "Thank you for this! I keep seeing videos saying I'm [running] wrong and keep trying to correct myself. I'm a 37 year old plus sized mom of 3 with no running experience and I'm training for my first 5k. I have learned to take any win I can get" But this one might be my favorite: "I'm a...

You’re in your off-season, but let’s be real, you have a hard time taking a "break" ;). You’ve got spring races circled on the calendar, and you know that the work you put in now  is what sets up those PR-chasing months ahead. You’re in it to win it. This off season is focused on building volume, or maybe speed, perhaps some spicy threshold segments and extra strides that make you feel strong and sharp again. This season is where you build your head start… your quiet runway before race season...