Fall is a popular time to target a goal race; once you’ve nabbed your finishers’ medals, most coaches recommend taking one to three weeks off running to reset physically and mentally. Rest is important, but as the days grow shorter and colder, it can be hard to get motivated to start training again, especially with spring races so far away.
If you’re struggling with motivation to keep fit this fall, here are some options worth exploring.
Sign up for cross country
Cross-country running isn’t just for students; there’s a robust circuit of cross-country races for masters athletes across Canada that culminates in the Athletics Canada Cross Country Championships in late November, after most road races have wrapped. Training for cross country is a great way to get moving without feeling pressure to hit…
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Canadian Running (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2023