You Asked/I Answered

Questions from you,

answers from me.

This is how we do.

Mendy asked about my training,   “Do you plan fast/long runs or do you push yourself for pace or distance based on how you feel for that day?”

I don’t follow a training plan and actually never have so I don’t plan any runs out unless I’m on a really tight schedule to get in marathon shape for an upcoming marathon.  Then I’ll be more conscious of doing long runs so I don’t die in the race.

But generally I just try to keep in mind what I’ve been doing lately… have I run fast in the past week or so?  Have I gone long at all?  And then I try to get around to doing whatever I haven’t done much of.  super legit training, huh?

{One of Aron’s training plans}

I would recommend anyone starting out to follow a training plan; heck, I’d recommend anyone follow a plan if you want to get faster.  This post is about how to get faster btw.

The reasons I don’t follow a training plan:

1. I’m dumb

2. I never have and have survived thus far so I’m living on the edge and taking my chances.

3. I’m one of those (dumb) people who when are told to do something IMMEDIATELY dread it, regret it, hate it, don’t want to do it.  And I really don’t want to turn running into that sort of thing.

4. I don’t ever want to take running too seriously so having a more relaxed approach towards training helps me keep it chill.

Caren asked if I do any sort of strength training to supplement my running…

I’m really bad at it and need to take classes to keep myself accountable which is why Friday I’m going to a strength training/cardio class with Sheila.

But I don’t follow any sort of routine.  I should, though.  Strength training is so good for you and there are tons of health benefits from it.

Allison asked where these jeans are from…

They are J Brand bought from Revolve Clothing.  I think these are the same ones and are on sale right now.  These are some of my favorite jeans – they’re tight but really comfortable.

I usually buy my jeans at Nordstrom Rack, but I’ve bought everything from expensive, full-priced designer jeans to $10.50 Forever21 jeans to a couple pairs off ebay for $30, and I’ve learned that fit is everything.  You gotta feel good in them regardless of the style, brand, color, trend.

Forever21 to the rescue

Angela asked if it bothers me when I get yelled at or whistled at while running…

Generally it doesn’t bother me, I just try to take it as a compliment.  But yes, sometimes you get that defensive, all up in arms feeling at dudes who catcall, but it’s one of those things where the only thing you can change is your attitude and your response so you might as well chalk it up as a compliment.

Thanks for all the questions!

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