MEEP Running

are you planning on racing this summer? whether it be for a specific time, distance, or plain ol’ fun, it’s time to get your body ready for some miles. bring out the GPS watch, heart rate strap, and foam roller. get your gym membership ready and fridge stocked with healthy foods & drinks. visit your local running store for some new shoes and gear. it’s time to get training!

it may seem like it’s far away but I always recommend AT LEAST 6-8 weeks of solid aerobic base-building before getting into race shape (and honestly, 10-12 weeks for most of us would be ideal). 6 weeks out currently lands us at the end of April. summer racing is just around the corner 😎🙌🏼

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runners — how are you trying to keep yourself safe during your runs?!

for me, it depends on the course I am running. sometimes all I need is my phone to feel safe… sometimes it’s more when i’m on the trails.

here are things I do:
• run during busy traffic times
• vary the time of day / course I run so it’s not predictable to anyone watching
• share my location with someone I trust & let them know I am running somewhere secluded
• wear a on my watch at all times
• run/bike with friends or family
• IF I wear an airpod, it’s only ONE and if I pass someone that gives me the creeps I pretend to be on the phone talking about where i’m at and what i’m seeing
• run trails that I know by heart in case I need to divert
• carry a knife (I don’t own pepper spray for some reason 🙃) and hold it in my hands when i’m somewhere secluded
• be AWARE of surroundings at all times (even looking behind me constantly)

yes, it’s not FAIR that women need to think every step through when going out for a run. yes, i’ve cried over the latest murder that happened to a trail runner. yes, i’m going to keep running even through my fear.

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