Which runner are you?

1 day ago

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Which do you prefer? Road or trail? For me I really think that if I lived closer to some flat trails then I’d probably spend 80% of my time there but running fast is also fun I’m still committed to my sub 3 pursuit but at the same time I can’t wait until I get to throw down on some longer ultras as well! #mountainrun #weekendlongrun #vert #runnerdad #dadsthatrun #runlifebalance

2 days ago

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Injury prevention starts with proper mileage followed by strength training, diet, and recovery!

3 days ago

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Run and lift day!

4 days ago

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Supershoes can be great but as with any new stimulus you need to make sure that you are gradually introducing it into your routine. The same way we increase mileage we should also be gradually introducing new types of does (if you even want to use them)

4 days ago

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Sometimes your easy runs are the hardest runs to do! Was feeling pretty beat up today and wanted to give it more miles but honestly I feel like maybe taking it kind of easy was the smarter move Hoping to feel refreshed for tomorrow’s threshold run so I can rip some 400s! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #easyrun #dadsthatrun #zone2running #basebuilding

5 days ago

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How do you fit running into your schedule? I’ve been pretty upfront that a big piece that allows me to get everything done is working from home. Unfortunately that’s partially going away here in the next few months and I’m not 100% sure how I’m going to adjust. Let me know how you all balance and get it done! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #runandliftday #speedwork #thresholdtraining

6 days ago

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The Toe Spacer - 4 Loop

The Saucony Endophin Elite 2 is kind of crazy! Incredirun foam in the midsole which is a supercritical TPEE makes for a squishy yet hyper responsive ride. I was initially worried about stability but honestly after one run that concern went away. I still think that those with even minor stability needs shouldn’t consider this shoe but if I’m being honest those with stability needs really will struggle with 90%+ of supershoes anyway Full review coming soon! #runningshoereviews #sauconyendorphinelite2 #incredirun #supershoes #marathonshoes #marathontips

7 days ago

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To be clear I’m not saying all runners need to have a set rest day or do deloads. If you are a veteran runner do what works for you and your body. That being said often the veteran running advice doesn’t quite work for newer runners and they need to schedule rest in order to do their best! For me I’ve found that simply reducing volume every 4th week keeps me feeling fresh and staying injury free. Is this the only thing that’s done that? No of course not. Diet, sleep, proper load management are all equally as important if not significantly more important. As we build habits though I’ve found the a deload week is a great way to consistently recover and show up better #recoveryforrunners #runningtips #runnerdad #dadsthatrun #deloadweek #basebuilding

7 days ago

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I always say that having kids inspired me to get in shape and while that’s true, they rarely if ever actually get to see me run. So today was really special We actually recently got a new running stroller from Thule as well off Facebook marketplace so I’m excited for some family miles in our future! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #strollermiles #progressionrun #basebuilding

9 days ago

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Life doesn’t always go as planned!

10 days ago

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A typical Thursday of training! 10 total miles on the day with 16x400m @ threshold effort! Then a heavy leg lift day. Tuesday and Thursdays have been my big workout days for a while. During basebuilding my body has been holding up well but I do wonder if I’ll need to move things around once I start to sharpen for the 5k again. Until then we keep moving! #runnerdad #dadsthatrun #runlifebalance #thresholdworkout #treadmillworkout

11 days ago

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My butt is being kicked right now and the thing that may have thrown me for a loop was 8 miles walking in the sun. Hoping to wake up feeling a little more refreshed tomorrow! If not we’ll definitely be considering a deload next week! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #easyrun #treadmillworkout #morningrunner

12 days ago

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Specificity matters! Just like how a marathon plan and a mile race plan will differ, you also need to account for the variables of the race! A good coach should be able to look at a training plan and be able to tell what you are training for from both a distance and terrain perspective Now obviously there will be variation based on your level and the terrain/resources available to you, but as much as possible your training should reflect the specifics of your goals! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #marathontraining #dadsthatrun #runningcoach #runningplan

13 days ago

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Could you run the length of your state!? Or maybe an even better question, what is something you believe in so strongly that you’d be willing to cross 430 miles to raise money for it? Mason finished off day 3 of his 10 day trek across the state of Utah (the long way!) it was a pleasure to be able to join him for a few hours and participate in something so amazing. Even before meeting Mason I’d thought about doing something like this as well but that’s all it ever was, a thought. Really cool to see someone just decide to go for it and to make it about something so much bigger than himself! Go crush those miles @buffrunner ! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #runutah #buffrunner #ultrarunnimg

14 days ago

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Am I paying someone so I can fake my runs on Strava!? I’ll never tell 🤫 Lots of miles on the treadmill this week. In fact I think we got over 30 total on there. Wild to think I enjoy running enough to do it in place for that much but that’s where we are at this point. Somewhere along the way it went from “this will make me better” to just “hey I really like this” Running is still hard some days but for the most part I’d say most days feel pretty great. #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #easyrun #weekendlongrun #dailymiles

16 days ago

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A typical Friday at our home! Today I had 9 miles on the treadmill + a quick upper body session. Work has been kicking my butt as of late so I think the stress and fatigue made it hard to get out the door this week. The treadmill is really the only place I watch TV though so it was nice to just zone out for a ton of my miles and just flow Basebuilding has been going really well. Even with the higher overall volumes the body is actually getting stronger and more durable. I’ll be really excited to see what we can do once we start sharpening again! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #treadmillworkout #basebuilding

17 days ago

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Balancing running and lifting is time consuming but not necessarily complicated! The goal of lifting is to support and enhance your running. To do that though you want it to also interfere as little as possible For me that means running my big workouts in the morning (usually between 5-7am) then lifting at least 4 hours after during lunch during to time constraints. In an ideal world I’d have more time between my run and lift but I do my best to EAT between the 2 and stock up to get ready. Usually I’m pretty wrecked the next day but it’s lead to some really good progress for me and keeps me as fresh as possible for my next big run #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #thresholdworkout #liftersthatrun #treadmillworkout #strengthforrunners

18 days ago

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Basebuilding has been a really nice mental reset for me after chasing speed for 6+ months. I get running fast is fun but to me I genuinely just enjoy running period. On top of that pushing yourself in other ways, through volume and total time on feet is fun to be able to see and appreciate what the body is capable of Ultimately I’m going to get anxious to start to sharpen again but right now I’m loving my routine. Lots of easy, some moderate, little to no hard. It’s a perfect overall balance of what I want/need! #runnerdad #runlifebalance #dadsthatrun #basebuilding #thresholdtraining

19 days ago

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