Self Aware Running Fanatic

I hope to share my experiences through the gear I use and different Ideas/attitudes I have about the complex world of running

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Long time, no update! I am so sorry for not updating in a while. I honestly haven’t been busy, but this being my first “blog” I have been struggling to find the motivation to post. Nonetheless, I am back!!!!

I am now three weeks deep in the Sage Running Aerobic Base training program, and am slightly enjoying it. The plan is great, but I am too obsessed! I have, for some reason, become crazy about numbers. I am looking for a huge improvement in a short amount of time and finding that to be simply unrealistic. I am having to put in the miles, and be patient. I DONT DO WELL AT THAT! I am slowing doing it though. I have been seeing little improvements to both my weight, and HR, which are my overall goals. Just please send more patience my way to help me!

Also, I am signing up for a virtual challenge that is the distance across NY state. It is a race, and requires about an average of 22 miles a week. I highly encourage people to look it up!

The Sage Running plan is free at their site! Just google Sage Running.

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I am currently following the Sage Running aerobic base building plan. The plan is 9 weeks long and is all about developing a strong base to allow your body to perform better come racetime, or when you want it to. I am in the first week, and enjoying it a lot! Personally, I needed a reset. I was running 30-40 mile weeks and not really seeing any progress (mostly because I didn’t have much structure in my plan). Now I have that and am sticking to it. I also bought some new kicks to help and I must say they are awesome! The Hokas are so soft (this is not a paid ad)! My message is to simply find joy in what you do. Sometimes that involves a reset. Changing your perspective can help so much!

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Post run meal. A little bacon egg and cheese on a sour dough biscuit. My wife is amazing!

I don’t think it is a bad thing to indulge every now and then and let your self eat things you enjoy, but aren’t necessarily “good” for you.

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My first run in awhile! I have been rehabbing a leg injury. The outside world is still in chaos, but somehow working together in a way that is pretty cool.

I ran 3 miles, slowly. I am planning to take it easy while I build my base back up. The only food I had today was two bowls of Frosted Flakes, and cinnamon butter toast before I ran. Nutrition of a champion!

Gear: #brooksghost12 #garmin235