With New Year’s resolutions not far away, this is a good time to begin thinking about new goals and new goals begin with gratitude.Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is the time to be grateful and give thanks for what you have. My Grandmother used to say, "If you have your health, you have
everything."With training for a marathon, I think we can claim good health.So let’s start there and open our minds to new possibilities for the future. This week, enjoy dining with family and friends
and eating a few cookies at parties, but remember to maintain moderation.Many people think we endurance athletes can eat anything, but actually the opposite holds true. We need to eat healthy in order to perform well. And if you have to say no to a second slice of pumpkin pie, you can always say, "Thanks, I can’t, I’m in training for the Los Angeles Marathon."That will shake some heads. We've included a podcast below for more tips on eating through the holidays! If you're Turkey Trotting on Thursday, continue this week to build, rather than taper. While everyone benefits from at least a two-week taper before an “A” race, a Turkey Trot - 5K or 10K - can be a fun “B” race. The race can replace your Threshold (T-Pace) mid-week workout. Simply switch the two. While we usually take a day off in the days before a race - it's not necessary for a fun run. You decide. Yes, we will have LARR this weekend in all locations (and throughout the holidays).Not everyone will be there, but that’s okay.Hope you can make it. With gratitude! Have an inspired workout! David Levine LARR Head Coach
P.S. This week there are a several important changes to the schedule including track location and the coach chat. See below for details.
NEWS & UPDATES
NO ONLINE COACH CHAT THIS WEEK
Thursday is Thanksgiving so there will be no coach chat, but Coach David shared this recording from last year about the most common reasons for injury. He will discuss this topic in more details in the coming weeks along with a few special guests!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
LARR SANTA MONICA WHEN: Saturday at 7am NOTE: Walk groups
will meet at 6:15am for a 6:30am start.
NOTE: Coach David will be out of town this Sunday. Thank you to Gracee and our wonderful pace leaders for taking care of the group in his absence.
TRACK NIGHT AT THE STRAND THIS WEEK
WHEN: Wednesday at 6:30pm
WHERE: the High School is closed so we will meet next to Shutters Hotel - at the end of Pico on the Strand.
PARKING: on local streets and beach parking lot.
WHAT: 3-5 mile workouts for walkers and runners.
RUNNER HEALTH CONSORTIUM SURVEY The Los Angeles Marathon is partnering with the Runner Health Consortium, a team of leading sports medicine
doctors and researchers from across the US, to better understand how training patterns affect injury risk and to help runners stay healthy.
PODCAST: HOLIDAY EATING FOR RUNNERS Los Angeles Marathon Ambassador Letty Lindquist of the Marathon Running Podcast recently recorded an episode on how to navigate eating through the holiday. She spoke with a dietician about everything from how to avoid over-indulging to staying hydrated.
