Heres what you might do to keep training despite it all.
That said, some things have changed.
Does running (or bicycling, for that matter) change the rules of what is a safe distance?
The truth is we still dont know.
Other types of cardio may not transfer directly, but can still help you keep up your fitness.
There are tons of aerobics and dance videos on YouTube and in apps, for example.
But if youre stuck inside, you do what you’re free to.
What to do if your race is canceled
So lets say youre still running.
Perhaps you were nearing the end of your marathon program when you learned the race was canceled.
Fitzgerald says you shouldnt feel like your race training is pointless.
And that would be: Train.
Find a sustainable path forward
Wemay be in this lockdown situation for a while yet.
Fitzgerald points out that your health should come first, and that includes mental health.
Maybe that means you stop doing long runs and speedwork, and just do shorter easy runs every day.
I would do some soul searching, he says.
Look through your training log and see what your weak link is.
Do you get hurt a lot?
It might be a good time to focus on strength training for injury prevention.
Or do you always skip your speedwork?
Nows the time to dive in and address that.
You probably know in your heart what youshouldbe doing but arent.
And now that you dont have a race on the calendar, you have time to do it.
