Since then, I’ve taken warming up more seriously. Before I run, I always ride my bike on my trainer for 10 minutes. I ride hard enough that I’m sweating by the end, even though it’s still winter here in Utah and I ride in the garage with the door open. I’m sure it won’t take 10 minutes to get me good and sweaty during the summer, although I’ll probably still do the 10 minutes just to be safe. Plus since I’ve generally done a bike ride the day before each run day, I figure it gives me a chance to work any soreness out of my bike muscles before I start running. It’s just 10 minutes, but I feel like it makes a big difference in terms of preventing running injuries. Then again, what do I know? So don’t take it from me, take it from my world-famous triathlon coach who also says it’s a good idea.

This has happened to me all too many times. My advice is to never, ever, sit down at that computer before your workout. If you do, you risk everything. Trust me, all that email will still be there when you get back, and chances are there are no emergencies that need to be handled before 8 am.

I’ve only listened to two podcasts so far, but I’m already hooked. I already learned that training at altitude here in Utah doesn’t do a darn thing for me, but that caffeine (which I refuse to use) would boost my results dramatically. I guess most of what I’ve learned so far are things that burst my bubbles, but hey, it’s all good.