Targeting runners of all ages/ability levels, specifically those who are either burned out on data, paces and exact distances AND/OR those who prefer a more “run by feel” plan where they are really dialing in to effort level and how their body feels and not married to the watch.

Effort based training using a 1-5 effort scale for about 85% of training.

5-6 targeted runs/month where data and pace ARE very important. These should be days you get really pumped and psyched for, rather than stress and anxiety inducing.

This is not a rejection of science and data, but rather using it much more sparingly than a traditional training plan. It is a realization that some runners are more motivated by nailing the right effort and enjoy training more when pace/distance are not paramount and often not prescribed. Strava and GPS watches are fine, but the runner must be okay with training written out mostly in total time and effort levels rather than pace and distance.

Who this is not for: The runner who really relies on having a prescribed pace and distance for all or most runs, the runner who enjoys looking through the data post-run and gains confidence and motivation from that, the runner who is very OCD about tracking mileage.

Overall/primary goals (not necessarily in this order- all being equal):

1. Get faster

2. Stay injury free

3. Learn to really read and listen to your body

4. Joy and Motivations- either rejuvenating it if lost, or maintaining joy and motivation if you feel like you may get bogged down in numbers