The humbling long run: Lessons learned on individual nutrition needs
For the first time since I began running over 20 years ago, I had to finish a run by walking. This experience has humbled me, not-so-gently reminding me that I am not a perpetual motion machine. Parts do break and requiring fixing – or at least some rest. Until this run in question, I would type my workout in my training plan and when the prescribed day came, I would head out the door and do the workout. Now, I’ve been reminded that while I may finish, there are times that we have to adjust to what our body can …