💪I feel incredibly fit after a week of intense training.
📊Monitoring heart rate data has provided valuable insights into my fitness level.
🗺️Incorporating treadmill incline and decline training is crucial for preparing for the hilly Boston Marathon course.
🏃Maintaining proper form during workouts is important for efficiency and injury prevention.
👨👩👧👦Balancing training with family responsibilities can be challenging, but it's worth it.
How do you determine your heart rate zones?
—I use a heart rate monitor and establish my zones based on my maximum heart rate and resting heart rate.
What fueling strategies do you use during long runs?
—I typically use energy gels and electrolyte drinks to stay fueled during long runs.
Do you recommend running on a treadmill for race training?
—Running on a treadmill with incline and decline settings can be a helpful way to simulate race conditions and train for specific courses.
How do you find time to train with a busy family life?
—It requires careful planning and coordination with my family, but we prioritize my training and find ways to make it work.
What advice do you have for maintaining proper form during runs?
—Focus on keeping your hands up, eyes forward, and arms and legs moving in a smooth and efficient manner. Regular video analysis can help identify and correct any form issues.
00:11Introduction and overview of the week's training goals.
00:39Reflecting on feeling fit and achievement after intense training.
02:23Discussion of heart rate monitoring and its insights into fitness levels.
03:18Incorporating treadmill incline and decline training for the hilly Boston Marathon course.
03:53Emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper form during workouts.
05:58Balancing training with family responsibilities and the challenges it brings.
08:33Discussing heart rate zones and how to determine them.
09:56Fueling strategies during long runs and the use of energy gels and electrolyte drinks.
