All InYears ago a friend asked me about my commitment to training. At the time I’d already been to my first Olympics while she was just starting her pro career. She wanted to know how strict the lifestyle would be. I remember saying that my approach to the training schedule was flexible, but in terms of the training that had to be done, there were absolutely no compromises. This approach may seem extreme, but I think the idea holds true if we’re thoughtful about what the “training that has to be done” actually means. Sometimes, what we actually need to get done is NOT the scheduled workout. Sometimes what we need to do is get treatment. Or dial back the intensity of a workout. Or cancel a run to catch up on sleep. Rest, easy runs, treatment, and days off are all part of training. Postponing a workout if the body isn’t ready —that’s part of training too. If you want to go all in, commit to every part of it. Sincerely, Nicole
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