Official training for a lot of us who are signed up for fall and winter races will begin soon and we've got a list of 10 things we think you should be doing now to set yourself up for success. Whether it's a runDisney race, world major or your local 5K, we hope these tips help you come into the training cycle confident and prepared.

Also, we had a surprise visit from our good friend Devon from Zip-A-Dee Tees and she provides us all with some helpful details about an upcoming product drop that is happening on June 2nd. Be sure to listen to the episode for our Zip discount code to get 10% your purchase of the new collection.

https://zipadeetees.com

Here are the resources we listed in the Episode...

Strength Training

Stoked Metabolic Training

Dynamic Runner

RunFitFab | RunFitMama | FitFabDopey

Peleton

Shoe Stores

Fleet Feet

Big Peach Running Company

Moisture Wicking Clothing

E-Mail us hello@ajanderika.com for our list of gear we use

Training Plans

runDisney

Garmin

Customized Training

Dynamic Runner

Runna

Nike Run Club

Once Upon a Marathon

Other

Hollar Hype

Run Sign Up

Race Roster

Support Crew members over on our Patreon, you'll love this week's bonus episode... in fact, we're dropping two this week. Thank you for supporting the show and making it possible!

http://ajanderika.com/supportcrew

Sometimes the stress of training and performing well on race day can get the best of us... this week we're reminded that runDisney races are supposed to be FUN!! And who better to help remind us and give us some time than the one and only Tutu Guys???

You can find The Tutu Guys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetutuguys/

If you've ever seen a firefighter doing a runDisney race in full gear, you've been lucky enough to have seen Fireman Rob! In this episode, we sit down with one of the most inspiring people in the runDisney community. Rob is a 26-year firefighting veteran, military medic, and 911 rescue worker who has logged over 1,400 miles completing races in his fire gear across Iron Mans, marathons, and runDisney races alike. And he's not doing it for him... he's doing it for us.

We dig into the mental side of running including what it really means to have grit, how to build resilience before you even get to the starting line, emotional control on the course, and why showing up (even when you don't want to) is the definition of resilience. Rob also shares his personal story of mental health and what keeps him coming back to Disney year after year.

Whether you're running your first half marathon or your fiftieth, this episode will leave you inspired for sure!

Fireman Rob Resources:

Website: https://www.firemanrob.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiremanrob/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forged-in-the-fires-podcast-with-fireman-rob/id1497211493

Books: https://a.co/d/00xdmOpF and https://a.co/d/04NEJaIv