Tag: barcelonamarathon
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The Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition
Ali survived….just! Super proud of him for getting to the finish line here, not an easy one. The training was not smooth sailing unfortunately with injuries popping up throughout the final weeks of preparation which really tested Ali’s resolve, to the point where he didn’t think he was going to do it. But he overcame…
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Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali edition Week 8
Week 8: Progress, Pain, and Problem-Solving This week, Ali was back to three runs as we continued to balance training with injury management. The focus remained on building endurance while keeping a close eye on his heel pain and overall recovery. Training Recap: Injury Management & Adjustments: Ali has started experimenting with new insoles to…
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Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 7
Week 7: Easing Back into Running This week was all about continuing cross-training while carefully reintroducing running. Ali kept up with the elliptical machine, swimming, and other low-impact cardio to maintain his fitness. The good news? His foot was starting to feel better, and he was eager to get back to running. With that in…
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Road to Barcelona Marathon Ali edition – Week 6
Cross-Training and Mindset Shift A bit of a shorter one for this week as it was all about cross-training as Ali continued to recover from his injury. The positive news though, is that it seemed to be getting better and there was no more pain, but we didn’t want to dive into running straight away…
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The Road to Barcelona Marathon: Ali Edition Week 4
Setbacks happen Marathon training isn’t just about progress, it’s also about managing setbacks. This week, Ali faced his first real challenge: calf pain. Whether it was from lifting too heavy in the gym or simply the accumulation of kms over the past few weeks, the discomfort impacted both his physical ability and his motivation. Instead…
