Training in Real Life

In the past month I’ve had several clients let me know how crazy their work schedules have been. They feel frustrated or discouraged to be missing workouts and miles.

Here’s the thing: if the training plan isn’t appropriate or realistic, we will obviously not be able to complete it. But this shouldn’t make us feel like we’re failing… it should make us re-evaluate the plan.

In no scenario do I ask my crazy busy clients to re-focus on running and prioritize their workouts. That isn’t realistic.

Instead, I immediately scale back the training load to a level that is manageable for their current situation.

We need achievable targets in order to keep our momentum in training. My goal is to help runners continue to move forward and make progress in any situation.

Sincerely, Nicole

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Side Squats

Side squats are a great way to stretch the adductors (inner thigh) and fire up the glute med (outside butt). Perfect for pre-run dynamic mobility and activation.

Notes on execution: Set a wide stance with feet angled slightly out. Your weight should be distributed on the entire bottom of your feet, heels to toes. Keep hips facing forward during the movement.

Progress ASAP!

As soon as you’re comfortable with side squats, progress the difficulty to side lunges, and then (when ready) add weight by holding dumbbells or with a weighted vest. Running doesn’t involve much lateral movement so we need to focus on this in the gym.

Yours truly finally got a race in the books for 2025!

I ran the 10k at the Manitoba Marathon, in my hometown of Winnipeg.

The weather was perfect! The effort was high! I would have loved to get under 40:00 but my training just isn’t there yet. Happy to just get back in a race and feel healthy. I’m convinced that putting races on the calendar is what I need to get fitter this year.

1st overall in 40:42 (6:33/mile avg).

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