How to Avoid the August Slump

The dog days of summer are here, and with them come the "dog days of training"- when the novelty of those blissful warm summer days wears off; and instead, we find it harder and harder to stay motivated to keep the training going through heat, summer activities, and a month where there isn't too much racing happening. In this episode, we cover ways to combat summer fatigue. Topics covered:
Navigating the August Slump and Motivation Managing the Heat and Adapting Your Training Taking Vacations / August Breaks Avoiding the Trap of Comparison Why are you doing this 80/20 for goals and 3-2-1 rule Prioritizing Sleep and Nutrition