Why I Don’t Max Out Your Mileage

Somewhere along the way, we decided that more miles = better runner.

And sure… for a while, it works.
Until it doesn’t.

Because most of us aren’t professional athletes—we’re real people with jobs, stress, and lives that don’t include midday naps and perfectly timed recovery meals.

So when your training plan starts to look like a full-time job… something’s going to give.

Because the goal isn’t to survive your training plan.
It’s to build something you can sustain.

My Approach to Training

If you’ve trained with me, you’ve probably noticed I keep mileage lower than some other coaches.

That’s intentional.

I prioritize:

• Rest

• Strength training

• Recovery

• Long-term consistency

Because staying healthy is what actually makes you faster over time.

Could you handle more miles sometimes? Maybe.
But more miles isn’t automatically better—sustainable training is.

Listen to Your Body

Not every season is going to feel great.

Between weather, stress, illness, and life, sometimes your body, and your brain, need a break.

That might look like:

• Pulling back

• Skipping a workout

• Running just for fun

And that’s not failure. That’s smart training.

You Don’t Always Need a Race

Running doesn’t always have to be about chasing a goal.

Sometimes it’s about:

• Moving your body

• Clearing your head

• Feeling good again

And that’s enough.

The Bottom Line

The best training plan is the one your life can support.

Not the highest mileage.
Not the most intense.

The one that keeps you healthy, consistent, and actually enjoying the process.