Micro-Strategies

6 a.m. to 9 p.m. will be my work schedule (Sunday to Friday; 6 of 7 available days) during the attempt to complete Week 35 of running 100 miles/week. Lengthy physical and mental tasks will be consuming an abundance of energy and attention on a daily basis. This is the first of two extensive work weeks in July with a one-week-at-home break in between. Contemplating the challenge to maintain The Streak, I thought it would be prudent to share a list of micro-strategies I have leaned on over the years. And then I could also review them should just quit infiltrate my consciousness.   

• rotate shoes - pictured above are the six pairs of Hokas I run in now, a different pair every day
• socks, shirts and underwear for 2-a-days to keep the option open (I am considering running 3am-5am and 9pm-10pm)
• run on different surfaces each day (I will be limited to grass, concrete, asphalt and outdoor track in this work location)
• an abundant supply of a pre-run beverage/food (I brewed Mayan Chocolate tea from Carpe TeaEm (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarpeTeaEm?ref=search_shop_redirect)
• motivational DVDs and books (I have been re-watching Unbreakable and Running the Sahara, and re-reading To The Edge by Kirk Johnson)
• NEW - The Pod. I got this idea from an ultra-friend who told me that a 45 minute nap in his sleeping bag at home provides the perfect post-run recharge. I am going to purchase a lightweight sleeping bag and try to create that association. Just sleeping in it for 4 hours (10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.) with the hope that I will be ready to go again.

See you next week.