
You want me to Theragun what? A spring endurance training update
From Afternoon Snack by Meredith Root and Alex Parker
April 1, 2026 · 1h 8m
About this episode
The hosts discuss their spring endurance training updates, including injury management and upcoming events.
With the Calgary Marathon coming up for Alex and Unbound 200 for Meredith, spring training is in full swing and along with it all of the aches and pains that can be expected when volume is high! New this year, the concurrent self work that is somatic based therapy. In this episode, we dive into the structural changes present in both of our programs and how the more drastic training changes are going for Alex. We talk about he work through injuries and decide when to push and when to pull back. And we wrap up with a preview of where you can find us this summer! 💪 Train With Us: Get access to expertly designed daily workouts at www.tacticworksout.com 🥦 Need Personalized Nutrition Support? Work 1-on-1 with a coach to tailor your nutrition to your goals at www.tacticmethod.com 💥 Want More? Get bonus episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access by supporting us on Patreon 👉 www.patreon.com/teamtactic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Meredith Root, Alex Parker
Topics covered
- spring training
- endurance training
- injury management
- somatic therapy
- marathon preparation
Keywords
- Calgary Marathon
- Unbound 200
- somatic therapy
- injury management
- endurance training
Sponsors
Tactic Workout, Tactic Method, Patreon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tactic Workout, Tactic Method, Patreon
Places: Calgary
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