Episode 435 - Delirious Athlete Check In 4 - Melissa Gregory: Balancing Family, Farm Life, and Delirious Prep

In this week’s check-in, Melissa Gregory shares how she’s juggling holiday travels, family adventures, and training for the Delirious West 200-miler. Despite a minor hiccup during her family road trip, Melissa has maintained remarkable consistency in her running, leveraging caravan life to simplify her routine.

 

Melissa reflects on adapting her schedule to fit around family life, experimenting with double run days, and using creative solutions like treadmill sessions to beat the heat. As the countdown to race day shortens, Melissa is focused on consistency, strength training, and making every run count while staying grounded in the joy of the journey.

 

Key Highlights:

• Maintaining a solid training routine during a road trip despite unexpected challenges.

• Adapting to family schedules with double run days when needed.

• Incorporating treadmill sessions and early morning runs to manage the summer heat.

• Balancing recovery, strength work, and long-distance preparation.

• Looking ahead to routines settling as kids return to school, allowing for more focused training.

 

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