Sunday, November 20, 2011

Tips from McMillan Elite

Thanks to McMillan Elite for a great week in Flagstaff.  Here are some pointers from some of our nations best professional distance runners:












1.  Run easy on your easy days - Be confident in your training and really use your easy days to recover fully and allow your body to absorb all the hard work you did!
2.  It takes time - Nothing happens over night, have patience, stay focused, work hard and you will see results.
3.  Create an environment and will enable YOU to be successful - Everyone is different, figure out what you as an individual need in your running environment to be successful.  Some people need a group, some work better individually, some like to share in the decision making with their coach, while others would rather to just be told what their workout is and do it.  Figure out what you need and find people who will support and enable you to succeed.
4.  Don't put one race on a pedestal - The first objective is to make it to the starting line.  Don't get caught up in the hype of a single race.  Train smart and stay injury free.
5.  Only you can do all the little things - You make the daily decisions.  Make good ones, take naps, eat well, do your drills and strides, make every choice count!
That being said, time to get back to work, see you on the road!

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