u/SwiftieMama1994

I have sensory sensitivities and the rain is my arch nemesis. There is nothing I hate more than the feeling of wet clothes and shoes, and as a not-so-graceful person, I’m also worried about slipping on wet pavement. I usually train on the treadmill if it’s raining outside, however, I know I won’t always luck out with perfect weather on race day, so I want to get used to running in the rain so I’m prepared for anything. Any advice or particular products you’d recommend?

I just finished my first half on Sunday and I’m struggling to figure out what to do between now and my next training block (another half at the end of September). Admittedly, for the majority of this training block, I wasn’t following any specific plan and only cared about weekly mileage (I was up to 80+ miles per week with no rest days at one point—I know, I know, not smart. Lesson learned!). I didn’t prioritize speed, tempo, hills, or recovery until a few weeks before my taper. I eventually found 50 miles a week with one full rest day to be my sweet spot, but is that too much for a recreational runner who isn’t actively training for a race? What does your off-season training plan look like? I know some people only run when they feel like it during off-season rather than following any sort of plan, but I need something a little more structured than that. There are SO many training plans out there that it’s overwhelming. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!