Ask the Coach – Answers

Ask the Coach – Answers

ASK THE COACH – ANSWERS! What are your thoughts on carb-loading (or depleting and then loading?)? Short answer: I am a huge proponent of the 3-3 depletion/load method for my competitive marathoners! Exceptions: athletes that already have a very “hot” metabolism.  First, background: For the marathon, stored glycogen is key. The more you can have available to you…

Pregnancy: Week 18

Pregnancy: Week 18

Week 18: Starting to show, paces are becoming slower, another solid week of training, and the TNC Training Camp Training: Another 45-50 mile week! Mon: 10 miles moderate (supposed to be 9, but went long). I forgot my HR monitor, so was running more blind than usual. As is typical, I gave myself the option…

TNC Training Camp

TNC Training Camp

The 1st annual TNC training camp was held this weekend at my in-laws’ cabin this weekend. This was such a memorable weekend. I can’t even begin to recap it 🙂 We had individuals from age 19-49 at the camp, at varying speeds and goals. Some are hoping for a 2:40 full marathon, some hoping for…