About this episode

The episode discusses making informed decisions about running in relation to air quality and the importance of consistency in training.

If you’ve been staring at your weather app wondering whether you should head out the door or stay inside, this episode is for you. This week, we tackle one of the most common questions we’ve been getting from runners: Should I run when the AQI is high? Remember:consistency wins over single workouts, and sometimes the smartest training decisions are the hardest. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Interested in hiring a coach? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website. Please follow, share and review our show!

People in this episode

Hosts: Lisa Levin, Julie Sapper

Topics covered

• air quality
• running decisions
• workout consistency
• AQI
• training strategies

Keywords

• air quality index
• running
• missed workouts
• training decisions
• AQI
• consistency
• weather app

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