It's Training Tip Thursday with @laroadrunners When training to run or walk 26.2 miles, it’s a good idea to add in “cross training” - workouts when you do something other than running or walking, like swimming, yoga, cycling, strength work, or even pickleball! Cross training is especially great in early days of training because weekly mileage is still fairly low and it can be a fun way to focus on other muscle groups and break up the monotony. If you’re following the LARR training plans, you’ll see that 1-2 days will include “strength.” You can substitute any type of cross training or swap out one of the lighter run days for a cross training day instead. Go easy at first though, especially if you are trying a new activity so you don’t overwork your muscles and risk injury. For more tips or to find out how to ask the Coach questions about trainings, sign up for the LARR newsletter! Special thanks to our awesome Ambassadors @2dvs4u @questrunner @donovan_will_ and @nxthxliee_ for their crosstraining photos!