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I’m doing the Wilmslow half marathon this Sunday.
To prep for that, I’ve been running more than I usually would (none).
5 miles a week is my minimum target.
This has morphed into a little competition on the MapMyRun app between myself, my wife, her brother and his wife.
Most miles ran per week.
I say ‘competition’ – I’m crushing them all 😉
With the app we all get notifications each time someone in that ‘challenge’ logs a run.
Although I think Alex’s app must be broken as I haven’t had a notification from her for weeks 😉
Most of my runs are multiple shorter ones.
The mile and a quarter from my house to RISE and back a few times a week.
I was talking to my brother in law the other day and he said “I see you do lots of shorter runs. Is that the best way?”
“Probably not, but it’s better than nowt” was my reply.
I know a theoretically better running plan to train for a half marathon would include a few more 5+ mile runs.
But with a combination of time issues, this inclement weather and my own dislike of running, it’s not been happening.
The way I’m doing it isn’t perfect, but it’s taking me in the right direction – my running is getting better.
And it should see me to my goal of sub two hours fine.
Gradual Exercise Results
One of the principle errors our industry makes is only recommending optimal – the best workout, exercise or diet plan.
To get results as fast as possible.
And knowing this is important.
But taking someone from going backwards to going forwards as fast as possible isn’t always the right thing for that person.
The level of change required can be too big.
Sub-optimal is fine.
Going in the right direction at a pace you’re happy with that will get you to your goal is cool. Gradual exercise results.
Sure, we’ll have periods of acceleration along that journey.
The odd pause.
But remember that sub-optimal is ok and is way better than nothing. It is often the difference between getting there and not.
Much love,
Jon ‘Never liked running’ Hall and Matt ‘Run Forrest Run’ Nicholson
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