Friday Thoughts 126
Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Thoughts, where I share what’s been on my mind. Enjoy!
Farewell Coach Taylor
Taylor and Caroline and packing up and moving at the end of the month to be closer to family. This will be a big adjustment for all of us, Taylor has been working at GAIN for nearly 9 years. Save the date for his going away party: Wednesday April 29 @ 5pm at GAIN.
Luke is the new guy. He will be following along with Taylor starting on Monday. He’ll be saying hi and getting to know you all. Luke comes from a one-on-one training environment and is eager to step up and fill this role.
Mobility Class
Last call for mobility class this weekend….Or is it?
It’s the last session in Ariel’s 4-week mobility series. If you’ve been saying you need to try this out, here’s your chance.
Can’t make it? Don’t stress too much—Ariel is going to host a some weekend sessions each month over the summer to keep your range of motion in and check and leave you feeling limber.
Training Update
My body wasn’t ready for hard training this week after catching a stomach bug over the weekend.
The Big A 50k is two weeks away.
I did get out for an easy trail run. It was nice to run on fresh legs, and I did feel good. But I was wiped out afterwards and wondered if I did a bit too much despite it being an easy effort. Hoping to get out once or twice this weekend as my energy levels and nutrient stores climb back out of the hole.
BIG A 50k - Group run and volunteers needed
Adam and I are leading a group run around the Big A 50k course next weekend. It’s a 10-mile loop done at super-chill pace.
SAT April 25 @ 9am - meet at Big A summit
Volunteers are needed on race day!
CLICK HERE to grab a spot helping keep the aid station tidy, keeping time for runners, flipping burgers or anything else needed to help keep race day running smoothly.
Point Vector Isometrics
This is the fancy term/explanation of why we love the old kettlebell on the quads after a work or when your knee is feeling cranky for no reason.
Made Up Statistics
I read the book How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff. The book came out in the 50s but is eye opening to the manipulation of numbers to make them say certain things. Years ago I ranted about how my dish soap claims “50% less scrubbing” But, like, wtf does that even mean? I enjoyed this video talking about divorce rates and how the numbers aren’t always what it seems.
That’s a wrap, thanks for reading.
—Justin Miner