“Regardless, those emotions were short lived as the sensation of accomplishment and pride overcame me.”

Progress as a Runner

“We expect linear progress, but progress can take a logarithmic approach”

MiscellaneousOlivia De BearAugust 8, 2021Running Fast, Bonk, Training Update, Interval workout, Running MotivationComment

Curbed, Part 1:

“I don’t think you should ever run again,” said my orthopedic spine surgeon. Those words cut so deep the pain was visceral. My eyes blurred with tears and I took a few deep breaths to compose myself. Why? How? Why me?

Team UpdatesOlivia De BearMay 19, 2021Running Injury, Running Team, Womens Running, Running Fast, Running MotivationComment

Burn out, not of the typical sort

A new training cycle can create feelings of unchecked stress, life sacrifices in scheduling runs, and anxieties about the training load to come. And, interestingly, I feel the most susceptible to burnout here. Just as my body has to incrementally adjust to the higher mileage, my lifestyle requires a parallel shifting.

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