Coaching Call with Sage and Sandy: Tough Workouts, Uncomfortable Moments, and Race Day Nutrition

🏃‍♂️Individualized coaching takes into account the athlete's previous training, goals, and lifestyle to create a tailored training plan.

💪In training for a marathon, it's important to focus on building speed and turnover, even for experienced runners.

🧠Mental strategies, such as reframing thoughts and staying positive, can help athletes push through tough workouts and uncomfortable moments.

⏰Repetition and familiarity with faster paces can help runners feel more comfortable and confident during tempo and marathon pace runs.

🗣️Open and honest communication between coaches and athletes is crucial for making adjustments and addressing concerns during training.

What factors are considered when creating an individualized training plan?

—Individualized training plans take into account the athlete's previous training, goals, schedule, and current fitness level to create a tailored plan that suits their specific needs.

Why is it important to incorporate speed work in marathon training?

—Speed work helps improve running efficiency, builds speed and turnover, and prepares the body for running at a faster pace. It also helps runners develop mental resilience and learn to embrace discomfort.

How can athletes overcome the mental challenges of tough workouts?

—Athletes can use mental strategies such as reframing thoughts, focusing on the present moment, and staying positive to push through tough workouts. Developing a strong mindset and believing in one's abilities is crucial.

How can familiarity with faster paces help during tempo and marathon pace runs?

—Repeating faster paces in training helps runners become comfortable and confident at those speeds. It improves running economy, teaches the body to sustain faster paces, and builds mental resilience for race day.

How important is communication between coaches and athletes during training?

—Open and honest communication is essential for coaches to understand the athlete's feedback, address concerns, and make necessary adjustments to the training plan. It helps build a strong coach-athlete relationship and promotes optimal progress.

00:00Sage and Sandy discuss their approach to creating an individualized training plan for the athlete.

04:36The importance of incorporating speed work and embracing discomfort in marathon training.

09:59How the athlete is adjusting to tough workouts and the role of mindset during training.

16:00The benefits of becoming familiar with faster paces and developing mental strategies.

23:30The significance of open communication between coaches and athletes in making adjustments and addressing concerns.