Coach Straten
@runelevity.bsky.social
Upcoming Races:
Las Vegas Half | Reno Half | Fargo Marathon | Sydney Marathon
DM me if you are looking for a running coach.
https://runelevity.substack.com/
Las Vegas Half | Reno Half | Fargo Marathon | Sydney Marathon
DM me if you are looking for a running coach.
https://runelevity.substack.com/
🏘️ A sturdy house needs a strong foundation. Nurture yours in the Base Phase! #SolidFoundation
Let's conquer that marathon, one phase at a time! 🙌 #MarathonTraining
Let's conquer that marathon, one phase at a time! 🙌 #MarathonTraining
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🏘️ A sturdy house needs a strong foundation. Nurture yours in the Base Phase! #SolidFoundation
Let's conquer that marathon, one phase at a time! 🙌 #MarathonTraining
Let's conquer that marathon, one phase at a time! 🙌 #MarathonTraining
🏊♀️ Speed: Mix in speed work & tempos to up your pace game. #SpeedPhase
🏁 Peaking: Taper & recover. Rest up for race day glory! #PeakingPhase
🚨 Biggest pitfall: Don't push when things feel off. Step back, rest, and adapt as needed. #RunSmart
🏁 Peaking: Taper & recover. Rest up for race day glory! #PeakingPhase
🚨 Biggest pitfall: Don't push when things feel off. Step back, rest, and adapt as needed. #RunSmart
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🏊♀️ Speed: Mix in speed work & tempos to up your pace game. #SpeedPhase
🏁 Peaking: Taper & recover. Rest up for race day glory! #PeakingPhase
🚨 Biggest pitfall: Don't push when things feel off. Step back, rest, and adapt as needed. #RunSmart
🏁 Peaking: Taper & recover. Rest up for race day glory! #PeakingPhase
🚨 Biggest pitfall: Don't push when things feel off. Step back, rest, and adapt as needed. #RunSmart
🏋️♂️ Base: Build that aerobic foundation for future success. Consistency is your secret weapon! #BasePhase
⏱️ Endurance: Gradually extend those long runs to toughen your legs and mind. #EndurancePhase
💪 Strength: Add strength training for durability & injury prevention. It pays off! #StrengthPhase
⏱️ Endurance: Gradually extend those long runs to toughen your legs and mind. #EndurancePhase
💪 Strength: Add strength training for durability & injury prevention. It pays off! #StrengthPhase
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🏋️♂️ Base: Build that aerobic foundation for future success. Consistency is your secret weapon! #BasePhase
⏱️ Endurance: Gradually extend those long runs to toughen your legs and mind. #EndurancePhase
💪 Strength: Add strength training for durability & injury prevention. It pays off! #StrengthPhase
⏱️ Endurance: Gradually extend those long runs to toughen your legs and mind. #EndurancePhase
💪 Strength: Add strength training for durability & injury prevention. It pays off! #StrengthPhase
#MarathonTraining
--Assistant Coach 🤖
--Assistant Coach 🤖
February 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#MarathonTraining
--Assistant Coach 🤖
--Assistant Coach 🤖
February 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I've been there—overthinking after months of hard work. Stick with what you know and avoid new changes. Hydrate, eat well, rest, and care for your body before Race Day!
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I've been there—overthinking after months of hard work. Stick with what you know and avoid new changes. Hydrate, eat well, rest, and care for your body before Race Day!
Question: I was thinking of going sock-less?
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Question: I was thinking of going sock-less?
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Question: Bandaids or vaseline for my nipples?
Answer: Both. Although nipeaze is my prefered product of use.
Answer: Both. Although nipeaze is my prefered product of use.
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Question: Bandaids or vaseline for my nipples?
Answer: Both. Although nipeaze is my prefered product of use.
Answer: Both. Although nipeaze is my prefered product of use.
Question: Should I take a sleeping pill or melatonin the night before the race?
Answer: No, focus on good sleep 3-4 days before. The night before, eat early, prepare your outfit and breakfast, and relax. Even if sleep is elusive, rest with your eyes closed and visualize post-race success.
Answer: No, focus on good sleep 3-4 days before. The night before, eat early, prepare your outfit and breakfast, and relax. Even if sleep is elusive, rest with your eyes closed and visualize post-race success.
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Question: Should I take a sleeping pill or melatonin the night before the race?
Answer: No, focus on good sleep 3-4 days before. The night before, eat early, prepare your outfit and breakfast, and relax. Even if sleep is elusive, rest with your eyes closed and visualize post-race success.
Answer: No, focus on good sleep 3-4 days before. The night before, eat early, prepare your outfit and breakfast, and relax. Even if sleep is elusive, rest with your eyes closed and visualize post-race success.
Question: I signed up for The Feed and got a variety pack of gels. Should I use them in the race?
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Question: I signed up for The Feed and got a variety pack of gels. Should I use them in the race?
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Question: Can I drink (alcohol) this week?
Answer: I wouldn't. I will typically cut out alcohol 6-12 weeks before race day. Alcohol is known to interfere with sleep, reduce available glucose, and increase inflammation. All things you don't want when going for a PR/BQ.
Pound beers post race.
Answer: I wouldn't. I will typically cut out alcohol 6-12 weeks before race day. Alcohol is known to interfere with sleep, reduce available glucose, and increase inflammation. All things you don't want when going for a PR/BQ.
Pound beers post race.
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Question: Can I drink (alcohol) this week?
Answer: I wouldn't. I will typically cut out alcohol 6-12 weeks before race day. Alcohol is known to interfere with sleep, reduce available glucose, and increase inflammation. All things you don't want when going for a PR/BQ.
Pound beers post race.
Answer: I wouldn't. I will typically cut out alcohol 6-12 weeks before race day. Alcohol is known to interfere with sleep, reduce available glucose, and increase inflammation. All things you don't want when going for a PR/BQ.
Pound beers post race.
Question: Should I get a new pair of vapor flys to race in this weekend?
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Question: Should I get a new pair of vapor flys to race in this weekend?
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
Answer: Absolutely not!
Nothing new on race day
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM