Abby Lock
@abigaildlock.bsky.social
Elite trail #runner, #coach, and #writer with a penchant for words, wild places, and a nomadic state of being.
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Abby Lock
@abigaildlock.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Hi fellow Bluesky #runners 👋. As a quick intro, I’m a trail runner, coach, and writer! I’m hoping to connect with others who are also passionate about running, the outdoors, words, and sharing the experiences that shape us as athletes and people. ⛰️
Yesterday marked 8 wks from my 2nd emergency lung surgery. I’m working through the grief & identity shift that comes with a health crisis. I hope that by sharing, I can reach others also facing darkness, and that we might sit together in it and emerge transformed. #run
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Abigail Lock | Substack
Sub-ultra trail athlete and running coach with a penchant for words, wild places, and a nomadic state of being.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Yesterday marked 8 wks from my 2nd emergency lung surgery. I’m working through the grief & identity shift that comes with a health crisis. I hope that by sharing, I can reach others also facing darkness, and that we might sit together in it and emerge transformed. #run
substack.com/@adlock?r=32...
substack.com/@adlock?r=32...
Athletics (and running) are comparative by nature. It’s up to us to determine how we handle comparison. Do we allow it to sap us of our joy? Or do we channel it into growth?
#running #substack #runners #runningcoach
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#running #substack #runners #runningcoach
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February 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Athletics (and running) are comparative by nature. It’s up to us to determine how we handle comparison. Do we allow it to sap us of our joy? Or do we channel it into growth?
#running #substack #runners #runningcoach
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#running #substack #runners #runningcoach
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We live in a world that constantly demands more stimulation, but running gives us the rare chance to do less. To embrace repetition, simplicity, and yes… even boredom.
In my latest Substack, I dive into this and more!
#running #trailrun #run
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In my latest Substack, I dive into this and more!
#running #trailrun #run
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January 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We live in a world that constantly demands more stimulation, but running gives us the rare chance to do less. To embrace repetition, simplicity, and yes… even boredom.
In my latest Substack, I dive into this and more!
#running #trailrun #run
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In my latest Substack, I dive into this and more!
#running #trailrun #run
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Anyone here using an AI run-coaching app? 🤖 🏃♂️ As a coach I’m truly curious about the appeal compared to a human coach. Is it cost, convenience, a combo? 👇 #running
January 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Anyone here using an AI run-coaching app? 🤖 🏃♂️ As a coach I’m truly curious about the appeal compared to a human coach. Is it cost, convenience, a combo? 👇 #running
Hey #runners 👉In my latest Substack, I reflect on what it means to embrace risk, reframe failure, and cultivate resilience. If you’re ready to push past your comfort zone and take on your own “Season of Send,” this one’s for you.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hey #runners 👉In my latest Substack, I reflect on what it means to embrace risk, reframe failure, and cultivate resilience. If you’re ready to push past your comfort zone and take on your own “Season of Send,” this one’s for you.
open.substack.com/pub/adlock/p...
open.substack.com/pub/adlock/p...
Hey #runners 👋 what are some training/racing topics you’re interested in? 🧠 I’m brainstorming article ideas for freelance work and I want to know what’s on your mind lately. Whether it’s related to nutrition, recovery, specific types of workouts, mindset, or something else entirely, drop a comment!
January 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Hey #runners 👋 what are some training/racing topics you’re interested in? 🧠 I’m brainstorming article ideas for freelance work and I want to know what’s on your mind lately. Whether it’s related to nutrition, recovery, specific types of workouts, mindset, or something else entirely, drop a comment!
Hot take: there should be some kind of conversion chart for Nordic Track Treadmill miles to normal treadmill miles. Something like every mile on the Nordic Track counts for 1.25 miles on a normal treadmill. #runners #treadmillrunning #running #run #trailrunning
January 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hot take: there should be some kind of conversion chart for Nordic Track Treadmill miles to normal treadmill miles. Something like every mile on the Nordic Track counts for 1.25 miles on a normal treadmill. #runners #treadmillrunning #running #run #trailrunning
When was the last time you did something completely out of your comfort zone? 👉 I took my very first ski lesson yesterday (at the age of 28). Excited to ease into the sport of #skimo in my off-seasons from #running. Any other #trailrunners on here who do skimo? 🎿
January 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
When was the last time you did something completely out of your comfort zone? 👉 I took my very first ski lesson yesterday (at the age of 28). Excited to ease into the sport of #skimo in my off-seasons from #running. Any other #trailrunners on here who do skimo? 🎿
2024 is quickly coming to a close. What are some lessons you’ve learned this year in the context of #running? I wrote about mine here 👇
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December 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM
2024 is quickly coming to a close. What are some lessons you’ve learned this year in the context of #running? I wrote about mine here 👇
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Currently re-reading Daniels’ Running Formula cover-to-cover. His principle of Diminishing Return sticks out to me.
“The fitter you get, the less benefit you get from training harder.”
#runningtips #runners #running #runningcoach #trailrunning
“The fitter you get, the less benefit you get from training harder.”
#runningtips #runners #running #runningcoach #trailrunning
December 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Currently re-reading Daniels’ Running Formula cover-to-cover. His principle of Diminishing Return sticks out to me.
“The fitter you get, the less benefit you get from training harder.”
#runningtips #runners #running #runningcoach #trailrunning
“The fitter you get, the less benefit you get from training harder.”
#runningtips #runners #running #runningcoach #trailrunning
Friendly reminder: for #runners who are coming back to running after injury, if you’ve been cross-training, you might be ABLE to hop back into running your usual paces/frequencies/volume. But that doesn’t mean your body is ready for it yet!
#runningcoach #runningtips #injuredrunner
#runningcoach #runningtips #injuredrunner
December 21, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Friendly reminder: for #runners who are coming back to running after injury, if you’ve been cross-training, you might be ABLE to hop back into running your usual paces/frequencies/volume. But that doesn’t mean your body is ready for it yet!
#runningcoach #runningtips #injuredrunner
#runningcoach #runningtips #injuredrunner
New Substack article for #runners is up! Aiming to make this a two-part series. What are your takeaways from 2024?
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December 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
New Substack article for #runners is up! Aiming to make this a two-part series. What are your takeaways from 2024?
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Always worth reiterating this wisdom! 🙌
A big misconception is that you need to be motivated to get rolling.
You don't.
Research: Motivation often FOLLOWS action, not the other way around.
In Practice: You don't need to feel good to get going; you need to get going to give yourself a chance at feeling good.
You don't.
Research: Motivation often FOLLOWS action, not the other way around.
In Practice: You don't need to feel good to get going; you need to get going to give yourself a chance at feeling good.
December 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Always worth reiterating this wisdom! 🙌
For any #runners interested in plateless (and speedy) shoes, you might want to check out the Hoka Cielo Road shoe. It is lightweight and has a PEBA-based midsole with tons of pop for the 5K-half marathon distance. If you want the deets, check out my #shoereview 👟
www.weeviews.com/reviews/3869...
www.weeviews.com/reviews/3869...
Hoka One One Cielo Road | WeeViews
Hoka's plateless road racing flat that offers plenty of underfoot protection and a fun, fast ride fo...
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December 16, 2024 at 7:49 PM
For any #runners interested in plateless (and speedy) shoes, you might want to check out the Hoka Cielo Road shoe. It is lightweight and has a PEBA-based midsole with tons of pop for the 5K-half marathon distance. If you want the deets, check out my #shoereview 👟
www.weeviews.com/reviews/3869...
www.weeviews.com/reviews/3869...
Running rewards those who keep showing up! 🙌
One of the keys to elite performance is staying in the game long enough to allow your talent to fully express.
A rush to be great can often impede our development
Be patient
Focus on consistency over heroic efforts
Play the long game
Keep & develop the joy of the pursuit
A rush to be great can often impede our development
Be patient
Focus on consistency over heroic efforts
Play the long game
Keep & develop the joy of the pursuit
December 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Running rewards those who keep showing up! 🙌
#runners what is your rest day schedule like and how does it change (if at all) based on where you are in your training cycle?
#running #trailrunning #runningtips
#running #trailrunning #runningtips
December 16, 2024 at 12:23 AM
#runners what is your rest day schedule like and how does it change (if at all) based on where you are in your training cycle?
#running #trailrunning #runningtips
#running #trailrunning #runningtips
Despite my resistance to hyperconsumerism generally, I can’t deny that #runners (myself included) enjoy a thoughtful gift from loved ones… need ideas? Check out this #giftguide I put together for WeeViews: www.weeviews.com/rundown/gift...
Gifts for Runners: 18 Run-tastic Ideas for Every Budget
Need gifts for runners? Check out these 18 run-tastic ideas for every budget they'll absolutely love...
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December 14, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Despite my resistance to hyperconsumerism generally, I can’t deny that #runners (myself included) enjoy a thoughtful gift from loved ones… need ideas? Check out this #giftguide I put together for WeeViews: www.weeviews.com/rundown/gift...
December 13, 2024 at 9:17 PM
There’s something beautiful about returning to run after an injury. There is a heightened level of appreciation for each step of every mile. 🫶 #grateful #runner #injuredrunner
December 13, 2024 at 12:32 AM
There’s something beautiful about returning to run after an injury. There is a heightened level of appreciation for each step of every mile. 🫶 #grateful #runner #injuredrunner
The road through life (& running) is rough, filled with unexpected obstacles, and most importantly, it’s quite short. Check out my latest Substack article for more brain droppings in this vein.
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open.substack.com/pub/adlock/p...
December 5, 2024 at 11:05 PM
The road through life (& running) is rough, filled with unexpected obstacles, and most importantly, it’s quite short. Check out my latest Substack article for more brain droppings in this vein.
open.substack.com/pub/adlock/p...
open.substack.com/pub/adlock/p...
Runners: how many of you have had or have a coach? I’m curious to know what you’ve gained from those relationships.
November 23, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Runners: how many of you have had or have a coach? I’m curious to know what you’ve gained from those relationships.