Episode 40 - Crush PRs and Prevent Injury with Sustainable and Holistic Training

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Alison reflects on her recent half marathon success—finishing in 1:42:17 and winning her age group—achieved through a year of patient, low-volume running, strength training, and consistent fueling. She introduces the Women’s Running Academy, a holistic training plan for women runners that emphasizes sustainable progress through tailored strength and running programs, education on female physiology, and a flexible approach to training. Designed to help women avoid burnout, prevent injury, and train with purpose, the academy offers structured support, community access, and expert guidance for runners looking to stay strong and healthy for the long haul.

Key Takeaways:

• Sustainable Progress Over Time – Alison emphasizes that real improvements in running come from long-term, consistent training—not quick fixes—highlighting her own year-long journey to a successful half marathon with a 1:42:17 finish and an age group win.
• Flexible and Intentional Training – She stresses the importance of treating your training plan as a flexible, living document that adapts to your body’s needs, energy levels, and life demands, rather than a rigid schedule.
• Integration of Strength and Fueling – Success in running isn’t just about mileage; Alison credits a strong strength-training foundation and consistent fueling as key components of her performance and recovery.
• The Women’s Running Academy Approach – The program provides a comprehensive training plan for women runners, combining smart strength and run programming, educational resources, and community support tailored to female physiology and lifestyle.
  
  

Time Stamps:

[00:00] – Introduction

[03:15] – Race Recap & Training Reflection

[10:45] – Smart Training Strategies for Women

[18:30] – Introducing the Women’s Running Academy

[26:00] – Who It’s For (and Not For)

[34:45] – Wrap-Up & Enrollment Details

Resources Mentioned:

• Women’s Running Academy Membership: Smart, female centered, run supportive strength training month after month. With the Women’s Running Academy Membership you can successfully continue to strength train year round in a way that is supportive of your running and long term health. (Enrollment opened May 21 - May 30th)
  
  

Quotes:

• "You're not just training for your next race; you're thinking about bone health, metabolic health, maintaining your muscle mass, and hormone support as you age."
• "You want smart, purposeful running and strength programming that you don't have to overthink, but that you can also adjust based on your life, energy, season of training, and goals."

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