Happy Monday!
I missed last week’s Weekly Wrap because I was just coming off a week of dealing with a stomach bug, so needless to say there wasn’t much to recap. Thankfully, by Sunday, I was finally back to running and this past week was a decent mix of running, some yoga, and cross training in the form of leaf raking.
Time to Shake Things Up
While being sick is never fun, laying low did give me some time to step back and start to think about goals for the upcoming year. One thing I know for sure is that it’s time to get out of the cycle of injury; pseudo-recovery; pushing too hard; then back to injury – it’s been a frustrating cycle which has impeded the way I have wanted to train and race, along with impacting my joy of running. Time to shake things up…
So I think the first big step in the right direction is that I’ve hired a new coach. I first met Coach Marc when I attended his ChiRunning workshop last year. I really enjoyed the clinic and his style and have been thinking for a while that he would be someone I’d be interested in working with. I’ve occasionally been in touch with Marc since the clinic, but when I got an email from him a couple of weeks ago, it came at just the right time. We had a great conversation and by the end of our call, I knew this was a great step in the right direction.
I’ll be sharing more about my work with Coach Marc in future posts as we work together to build a year-long plan to get me to a fall marathon, with some fun races along the way!
I’m joining Holly and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap.
And, with Erika, Marcia, and Patty for Tuesdays on the Run.
That sounds awesome! Sometimes we have to shake things up to get the results that we want.
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Definitely! 🙂
Nice Michelle! Seems like this new direction is the way to go! I also did a chi running workshop years ago and ry to implement the things I learned as much as I can. So to have a coach who works with this philosophy sounds PERFECT. Being pseudo or really injured sucks and I can imagine you really want to find your joy again.
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That’s great that you’ve done a chi running workshops – I feel like having someone show you the technique is the only way to really get a handle on it.
Ooh! Sounds great. Chi running is so fascinating. I feel like I’d need In-person class to figure it out.
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If you ever get a chance to try a workshop I highly recommend it!
Sounds like a great way to shake things up! I look forward to hearing how you like Chi running and training with a coach 🙂
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I am excited for you and look forward to hearing more. I have thought about taking a Chi running class-not really sure what it is all about. Good luck and keep us posted
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Thanks Deborah. I’m really looking forward to this!
Ugh! Stomach bugs are the worst! I hope you are feeling better. I think it’s a smart decision to try a new coach. He may bring a fresh perspective and be just what you’ve been looking for. Keep up posted! Thanks for linking.
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Thanks Holly! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Glad you’ve rebounded from that stomach bug! Those are the worst. All the best with Coach Marc! I hope this is exactly what you need to run injury free.
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Stomach bugs are the worst – so nice to be past all of that!
Yay for shaking things up!!! I think it’s a smart move to ease you out of that injury/recovery/re-injury cycle. I’m excited for all that’s to come for you !!
Thanks Kim 😉
So glad you are feeling better and also that your “downtime” gave you time to reflect. I’m really excited about your new chapter with Coach Marc – sounds like just what you need right now.
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I’m definitely ready to try something different!
Cool, I can’t wait to hear more about your experience working with a coach! I have contemplated having one in the future… I’m on the fence. Your posts will probably help me to decide! Glad you’re getting over that stomach bug, too 🙂
Thanks Amy 🙂 I can say having worked with a coach in the past, I think it can make a real difference. Keeping my fingers crossed that I have a similar experience this time around.
Exciting – I’m sure your new coach will help you achieve what you want to achieve and I hope he’s as good as my sporadic one, Coach Paul from my club (with his scary bag full of tiny cones!).
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Scary bag of tiny cones?! Now I need to hear more!