Kaitlin Gregg Goodman Professional Runner for Strava. Workout Wednesday

This weeks Workout Wednesday I bring you Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin is a pro runner for Strava Track Club! 2-time Olympic Trials Qualifier (marathon and 10,000 meters) and Olympic hopeful for Rio 2016. Along with being an amazing runner she is a Run coach at Training Joyfully, an online training program for runners. And runs her own blog as well called runningjoyfully.com. I teamed up with Strava to bring you this weeks WW checkout how this super speedy runner and blogger fuels her day 🙂

8:00 am – Breakfast
Coffee + Whole wheat toast with peanut butter or almond butter and honeyI start pretty much every day with this breakfast. I like to get up at least 90 minutes before I run, to have time to wake up, caffeinate (coffee is a must for me!), and eat. I’ve found that my morning workout goes better when I fuel beforehand, vs. just rolling out of bed to run without any breakfast. This small meal gives me enough fuel to get through a workout without feeling too full. I have my toast and coffee while I check email and read the news, and then prepare for my run with some foam rolling and stretching.9:30 am – 1st run of the day

60-70 minute run + drills, strides, and strength workMost mornings I try to meet friends for a run (runs are so much more fun with a buddy!). I’m lucky to have many fast training partners in Providence, RI, where I’m based, including Molly Huddle, Kim Smith, and Katie Dicamillo. Katie and I both recently competed at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles, and we were both very lucky to be selected to be part of the Strava Marathon Trials Program.11:30 am – Latte

I like to grab a latte on the way home from my run, to get in some calories and protein during the crucial post-workout 30 minute recovery window. A steaming hot drink also helps me thaw out after a chilly winter run!
12 pm – Lunch

Back home from my morning run, it’s time for a real meal, usually a sandwich. My go-to source of protein at lunchtime are cold cuts – turkey breast, salami, and cheese (Jarlsberg is my favorite!) – on wheat bread with half an avocado for some healthy fat.While I’m eating lunch, I’ll upload my GPS data from my Garmin to Strava. I use Strava to analyze my splits, plan new routes (I’m new to Rhode Island and am still discovering the best places to run here!), and track my training. I have 3 years of training stored on Strava, so it’s easy to compare workouts from season to season and see where I’m making progress and improving fitness. 

I also use Strava to stay in touch with running friends in California, where I’m originally from. I’m a longtime member of Strava Track Club, which is based in the San Francisco Bay Area – even though I don’t live there anymore, I like that I can stay connected to my teammates’ training through Strava.
1 pm – Work

While running is my main job – I’m currently focused on training for the Track & Field Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters – I also have a couple of side gigs. I do part-time consulting work in the health & wellness industry, and I also have my own online coaching business for runners, called Training Joyfully. After lunch, I’ll spend an hour or two every afternoon catching up on work and writing training plans for my athletes.

3 pm – Snack

I like to eat a lot of small meals frequently throughout the day, which means by 3 pm I’m reaching for a snack. Usually I’ll have a bar with some fresh fruit to fuel before my second workout of the day.4 pm – Netflix + a Nap

An important part of training is recovery, so I try to get in a nap a few times a week. I’ll curl up on the couch, turn on Grey’s Anatomy, and doze off for a bit.

5:30 pm – 2^nd Run or Yoga

Most weekdays I have a second run, or if not I like to go to a yoga class. Sometimes it can be hard to find the energy to get out the door again, so I’ll drink a glass of caffeinated Nuun to help get me going (Cherry Limeade is my favorite).6:30 pm – Post-workout Snack

My husband often works late, which means we eat dinner late, so I need a snack to tide me over before dinner. After my second workout, I’ll make a smoothie to drink while I’m cooking dinner. Go-to ingredients are vanilla soymilk, a banana, strawberries, and chia seeds.8:30 pm – Dinner

This is usually my biggest meal of the day – I try to pack in lots of vegetables and protein. At least once a week I’ll eat red meat to keep up my iron stores – a favorite iron-rich meal is beef + barley stew with carrots and celery. I’ll pair the main dish with a large salad, usually mixed greens or arugula with feta, avocado, bell peppers, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. A few times a week I’ll also have a glass of red wine and some dark chocolate peanut butter cups for dessert ☺Beauty routine: With two workouts a day, I keep my beauty routine pretty simple. I use a Clinique moisturizer and a lightweight tinted moisturizer on my face, and touch up any blemishes with a concealer from Benefit (by far the best concealer I’ve used!). Mascara and tinted lip balm finish out my low-key look – I like the Sonia Kashuk lip balms from Target – they’re affordable, come in fun colors, and keep chapped lips at bay!Social media: @runnerKG and www.runningjoyfully.com