{"id":1363,"date":"2014-07-03T16:25:53","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T23:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50.28.65.156\/~avcelitetraining\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2016-01-30T09:43:10","modified_gmt":"2016-01-30T16:43:10","slug":"tough-mudder-to-trail-runner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avcelitetraining.com\/newsite\/tough-mudder-to-trail-runner\/","title":{"rendered":"Tough Mudder to Trail Runner"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have enjoyed working out for many years, but have never been a runner.\u00a0 It always seemed too hard and too boring to me. I did participate in Amy\u2019s Running Programs and Running Clinics which began the process for me in not only learning how to run properly<\/a>, but actually enjoying running as well.<\/p>\n

So when Amy started talking about the Catalina 50k, I initially thought there was no way I could ever do that let alone enjoy it just from the standpoint of it being 31+ miles.\u00a0 But, since I had done the Tough Mudder training with Amy the previous year and successfully completed Tough Mudder Arizona with ease<\/a>, I knew she could get me ready for anything.\u00a0 I decided to give it a try.<\/p>\n

\"TransWe started out with our endurance running (which at that time definitely included some walking) for about 10 miles on Saturday mornings and eventually worked our way up to 25 miles.<\/p>\n

We also had to run on our own during the week and participate in the group training <\/a>which proved to be very beneficial when we hit nothing but a series of constant serious steep climbs on the Trans Catalina Trail last April.<\/p>\n

Slowly but surely, the running started to get easier, faster, and more fun.\u00a0 The shape of my body even changed. I lost about 10 pounds!<\/p>\n

Amy always emphasized the importance of proper nutrition and hydration<\/a> throughout our entire training and I followed her advice as best I could. All areas of our training including recovery and a number of the things we needed to do outside of simply the \u201cphysical part\u201d of our training gave me the preparedness needed to complete the 50k.<\/p>\n

\"Catalina<\/a>I managed to stay injury free during the whole process and completed the Catalina 50k with only a few blisters on my feet. What I enjoyed even more was the camaraderie with the people that I trained with.<\/p>\n

We had so much fun when we were out there on the trails for hours and hours<\/a>.\u00a0 It definitely helped the time go by faster. Now, I can even say that I actually enjoy trail running and will keep at it. Thanks Amy!<\/p>\n

~ Shannon<\/p>\n

Want to actually enjoy your fitness\u00a0<\/strong>like Shannon does? Try a workout with Coach Amy<\/a> and experience how we put the FUN in functional fitness. Learn more today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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