In today’s episode, we talk about attitude and mindset as we look to take on challenges. How has your attitude been recently? Do you take time to check in and make changes as necessary? Do you view your goals as obstacles or opportunities?

Two great resources from today’s episode:

Attitude 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know by John C. Maxwell

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

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In today’s episode, we take a look at the benefits of training in bad weather while making a distinction between bad weather and dangerous weather. What should the focus be when conditions are poor? Is it always appropriate to train in bad weather? What about when you do not feel safe? We explore these questions when exploring options for training in inclement weather.

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Training Blocks: Understanding Energy Systems

In today’s episode, we learn the science of what makes you run faster, longer, and further. Building on our understanding of Energy Systems from Episode 004. We take a closer look at anaerobic energy systems mechanism of operation and adaptations we seek to develop through training. Understand why and what types of training workouts stimulate these energy systems to prep you for your particular type of race.

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Song: Lostboy & Slashtaq - Elysium [NCS Release]

What do you do when confronted with an entirely unknown subject at work or in life? What’s the first step? What is it like when you’re trying to learn a new skill?

Join us on this week’s episode as we talk with 3-time All-American athlete, Lila Wadsack, through her journey in the lesser known Olympic endurance event of the Racewalk.

Learn about her initial reservations, challenges, and ultimately her successes in navigating the unknown. Hear about what helped her push through to find success and how these lessons can apply to things you are learning in your own life and running.

Books:

Racewalk Clinic in a Book - Jeff Salvage and Tim Seaman

Race Walk Faster by Training Smarter: An Intelligent Guide For Every Level Race Walker - Jeff Salvage and Tim Seaman

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Most of us know how to set a goal, but what steps should you take to help follow through to put yourself in a position to succeed? In this week’s episode, we break down different types of goals and put together a scaffolding to support those goals and track your progress.

Lauren Adams is a runner, marathoner, diabetes educator, and dietician with Type I Diabetes. She is also a member of the Diabetes Sports Project. Diabetes Sports Project (DSP) is an organization built to inspire. Led by a group of world class athletes who thrive with diabetes, their stories, athletic accomplishments and community outreach empower others to live healthy, responsible and active lives.

Lauren recalls her journey starting as a high school and college track and cross country athlete managing the highs and lows of diabetes. Through the years, her persistence through education, technology, and training has helped her stay on top of her blood glucose management to one of the best marathons of her life.

Resources:

Blood Sugar Sensor, Insulin Pump, and Automation From Tandem Diabetes Care

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com

Diabetes Sports Project

http://www.diabetessportsproject.com

Books:

The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes by Sheri Colberg

Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports by Tim Noakes, MD, DSc

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Song: Lostboy & Slashtaq - Elysium [NCS Release]

Training Blocks: Recovery Running

For endurance runners, the majority of our energy during the race is produced by our Aerobic Energy system. Understanding the impact of training on developing our Aerobic system will help you stay motivated during training runs.

In this episode we will learn:

The aerobic energy system’s role in your race

How to avoid the most common training mistake

Why faster training isn’t always better

How to maximize your training time to improve

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It's time to start off the new year with a growth and improvement focus!  With that in mind, I have five books that are great additions to any runners library.

Training Blocks: Annual Training Cycle

This episode is the first of the Training Blocks series, where we will take a deep dive into topics associated with training and racing, covering everything from training concepts to specific workouts and their objectives. Short specific segments of the big training picture.

Amateur and recreational runners will plan their year plugging in races that first their schedule or races they’d like to participate in. While there is nothing wrong with that approach, you may be missing out on some performance and long term improvement.

In this episode you will learn:

The benefits of taking a periodized approach

How to intentionally cycle up and down throughout the fitness range

How to takes advantage of the body's natural response to training stimulus

The fact is that we cannot stay at peak fitness over the course of an entire year. Planning to cycle up and down with regard to peak fitness will allow you to better reach your peak and continue to see performance improvement with lower risks of injury.

Welcome to the first episode of Team O Run Podcast! I am excited to have you here with the team.

The effects of the pandemic and lockdowns have affected all of us differently, however, we all share the fact that it has changed our lives. Today’s episode will talk with Coach O’s long-time athlete, Lauren, about what it has been like to run and stay motivated through all the stressors, disappointments, and life changes due to the pandemic.