07/26/2026
Lately, my training has looked a little different… and honestly, it’s been one of the best changes I’ve made. 💪🏃♀️
For a long time my routine was:
🏋️ 3-4 lifting sessions each week (1-1.5 hours each)
🏃♀️ Two long-distance runs
🔥 One threshold run
It worked… until it didn’t.
The combination of high lifting volume and running volume started leaving me feeling run down and was aggravating some old injuries. Instead of pushing through it, I took a step back and adjusted the plan.
Now my strength sessions are around 30 minutes. Throughout the week I still make sure I hit the fundamentals:
✅ Squat
✅ Hinge
✅ Push
✅ Pull
✅ Core & mobility
Those sessions are paired with conditioning based on the goal for the day:
🫀 Zone 2 aerobic work to build a bigger engine
⚡ Threshold/power intervals to improve speed and work capacity (my runs rarely exceed 2.5 miles total)
And because I genuinely enjoy it, I’ll sprinkle in a HYROX class every now and then. 🏃♀️💥
The biggest takeaway? Your training should evolve with you.
Progress doesn’t always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from doing just enough to recover well, stay consistent, and keep moving forward.
Even as a coach, I have to remind myself to listen to my body instead of my ego. Just because you used to be able to do something doesn’t mean you can still do it 🙃 (that’s the hardest thing to learn). Since lowering my training volume, I’ve had fewer nagging aches, better energy, and I’m enjoying my workouts more than I have in a while.
Train hard. Recover harder. And don’t be afraid to adjust the plan when your body tells you it needs something different. 👊