This Time of YEar

We’re transitioning into a new season and routines and habits are on everyone’s mind.

The fall is always a busy time at the gym. Many people start their journey in September, we’re celebrating many anniversaries this month, and you’ll see lots of new faces in the gym.

While some people are just getting started, if you’ve been training for a while your routine might feel stale. Summer is over, the mornings are colder and darker, and maybe you no longer have a race or event on the calendar to train for.

This is part of the process. Training throughout the year will have peaks and valleys, and the longer you’ve been doing it the more obvious this realization is. It’s too hard to keep your foot on the gas pedal all the time.

In both scenarios, motivated or unmotivated, the key is to keep doing the thing. The beautiful thing about strength and conditioning is that the minimum effective dose is pretty low. All you need is a couple of hours per week.

Whether you’re just starting or hitting a fall slump, remember, consistency is key. None of this works without it. For both newbies and experienced trainees, sticking with it is more important than how hard you’re going. You’ll have good months, bad months, periods of motivation, and long slumps.

The best way to deal with it is to simply know it’s part of the journey.

—Justin Miner