Running Rogue Chris McClung

Boston, London, Eugene, Vancouver, Oklahoma City, Carmel, Ohai, Grandma's, and so many more. Spring racing season is here, and I've got 10 tips to get your mind right for race day. Put these to work, and you will be ready to crush it!
To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors:
Use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at Janji.com. For 10% off on your first month of therapy, go to betterhelp.com/RUNNINGROGUE. Go to takecareof.com and use the code "rogue50" for 50% off on your first month with them.

In this episode, I answer recent questions from listeners as well as themes from athletes that I coach.
Today's questions:
How should I evolve paces over time and can I go too slow? What should I do if I have a bad workout or long run? How can I protect myself from dogs on the run? Should I do a 2 or 3 week marathon taper (or 1 or 2 week half marathon taper)? Is your training too easy (or too hard)?? To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at Janji.com.
To sign-up for one of the workshops mentioned in the episode, email chris@roguerunning.com.

We all have fears in training... every single one of us. In this episode, I talk through 6 common examples I see as a coach and give you tips on how to face down each one of them. From doubting your potential to being afraid of never getting back to fitness after injury (and more), this episode might make you feel less alone in your journey. To which of these 6 fears can you relate?
To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors:
Use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at Janji.com. For 10% off on your first month of therapy, go to betterhelp.com/RUNNINGROGUE. Go to takecareof.com and use the code "rogue50" for 50% off on your first month with them.

Where can you improve in order to reach your full potential?
I often get this question, and it's my job as a coach to assess the opportunity areas for my athletes. In this episode, I give you 6 opportunity areas and the associated metrics to consider in order to identify your biggest needs in training. Rate your yourself on all 6 and then go tackle 1-2 areas in your next cycle to take steps toward your true potential!
To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for 10% off at Janji.com.
 

James Dodds and I had a little bit of fun with this episode, and we hope you enjoy it. We riff on 6 topics that have been the object of our recent coaching curiosities or ruminations. The topics range from the limits of easy aerobic volume to maxing out in-run carbs and to the science (and potentially hocus pocus) of advanced recovery techniques (and more). We hope you enjoy this one!
To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for 10% off at Janji.com.

It is that time of year where everyone is rapidly falling out of training due to sickness. When that happens, panic mode sets in, and you might try to simply train through it. However, that can be dangerous and cause you to extend your sickness even more. Instead when sick, you need to give your body the time, ability, and resources to temporarily focus on getting healthy instead of getting fitter.
In this episode, I talk about 5 things to consider when managing sickness during training including when to stop and then how to gradually rebuild once healthy again. I do not wish getting sick on any of you, but if it happens, then this episode is for you.
To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors:
Use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at Janji.com. For 10% off on your first month of therapy, go to betterhelp.com/RUNNINGROGUE. Go to takecareof.com and use the code "rogue50" for 50% off on your first month with them.