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I promise I’m not crazy 😂 Marathon training is HARD. I’m tired sometimes. Some sessions hurt. But there’s a big difference between strategic training stress and constantly feeling destroyed. I genuinely love training hard when my body can actually absorb it. FEEL STRONG. TRAIN HARD. GET FASTER 🫶

A lot of running, coaching, working, Mowgli, good food, missing Oskar and trying to fit approximately 47 things into every day 😂❤️ My stress levels could definitely be lower lol, but life is pretty good right now. The last one is the best :)

🇳🇴 Norwegian vs 🇺🇸 American distance training — after years of training in both environments, there are a few differences that completely changed how I train. There isn't ONE Norwegian system or ONE American system. But these are some of the biggest differences I've personally experienced: 🇳🇴 What I took from Norwegian-style training: → More precise control of intensity using heart rate + lactate → A LOT of aerobic volume at controlled intensities → Threshold work that is hard, but intentionally

Maybe making it isn’t the only way this dream can be worth it 🧡 Runner Diary #3

I never had a problem working hard. If anything, that was my problem. For years, I thought becoming a better runner meant pushing myself harder. Run faster. Do more. Push through. No pain, no gain. And I was willing to do it. But it left me stuck in an injury cycle for YEARS. Eventually I realized that working hard and training effectively are not the same thing. I didn’t need to become less ambitious. I needed to get better at deciding when to push and when to hold back. That’s when I started c

Ever had your heart rate suddenly spike even though your pace and effort haven’t changed?🤯 That doesn’t necessarily mean your heart rate actually spiked. Wrist-based heart rate monitors use optical sensors. Readings can be thrown off by movement, sensor contact, watch placement or cadence lock. Does the number actually make sense with what you’re experiencing? If you’re running at the same pace, breathing comfortably and your HR suddenly jumps 20–30 beats without any noticeable change in effort,

TEAM HIGH HEART RATE 🙌🏼 Your heart rate is INDIVIDUAL. Someone running easily at 135 bpm does not mean you should also be running at 135. BUT that doesn’t mean you should disregard your heart rate being high on every run. I personally race at above 180 bpm (around 3:50 min/km / 6:10 min/mile pace), but I still have easy runs at 120–130 bpm. That also does not mean you should run at 120–130 bpm. How high your heart rate should be starts with your individual maximum heart rate, which is influenced

You don’t need to follow every piece of running advice you see. Find what resonates with you, give it a real chance and see how your body responds ❤️ And if you’re a committed runner with big goals who wants to train smarter. YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!! :)

No wonder I was injured 24/7 at the beginning of my running journey 😅😅 Comment HEART RATE to learn how I control my training intensity 🫶

The athletes who improve the most aren’t doing more. They’re doing the right things at the right time and adjusting when life changes. Talent matters. Motivation matters. But without energy, neither can be used well. That’s why my coaching focuses on sustainable habits, smart adjustments, and one clear focus at a time. Not perfection. Not burnout. Just steady progress that lasts. If you want to train this way, DM COACHING or apply via the link in my bio. #runcoach #marathontraining #trainsmart #

That “should I run or should I rest?” moment hits every athlete — even the most disciplined ones. What you’re really building isn’t motivation. It’s self-trust. The ability to know what your body actually needs… not what your fear wants you to do. I had to mess this up many times to learn the difference. But once you develop this skill? Your training becomes grounded, consistent, and way healthier long-term. If you’re ever unsure → start the workout. If your body still says no, you stop. That’s

📈 Ready to stop chasing paces — and start training at the right intensity? My heart rate-based training plans help you build fitness without burnout. Run 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 days per week — with a clear structure, smarter recovery, and long runs based on time, not distance. 🔗 Comment or DM me TRAIN SMART on IG for my running programs (or click my link) 🚀 Comment COACHING for 1:1 coaching details 🔗 Comment PLAN for my free beginner running guide 🎥 Comment YOUTUBE to dive deeper into these concepts #m