Hi hi,

GOALszn is a game to track workouts with friends over a period of time. Our three-month “szn” has officially up—with mixed feelings. Some folks need a break, while others wish each szn could continue forever. 

As captains, we believe that breaks are a necessary part of the growth cycle. Almost on cue, Nikki met with a friend yesterday who recommended the book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink.

One quote stood out: "Elite performers have something in common: They're really good at taking breaks." 

Oop! Gotta love the timing of this quote coming to us 😉

Breaks mean different things to all of us. For Ev, decreasing the intensity of her workout is a break. She still needs to keep up the habit of going to the gym, but she'll give herself a rest by not going as hard some days. 

For Nikki, on rest days she still walks 10K steps a day. That helps achieve a balance between hitting the gym and being active and refreshed. And with Ron, he definitely notices poorer performance when he trains too many days in a row, so he's learned to embrace taking a day off here and there. 

When it comes to running GOALszn, regular breaks make it sustainable for everyone. Scheduling a pause creates more excitement and momentum around each szn, and it lets participants join each time with fresh energy and zero burnout. 

In the meantime, we'll still be here every other week with you guys, and we're launching an intense, six-week, experimental "SprintSzn" starting mid-June.

Ciao for now,

Ev, Nikki, and Ron 

WHAT WE'RE LIKING LATELY

🤽Need some summer workout inspo? Check out these water workout ideas! 

🏃‍♀️Infamous runner Gordon Clark on why we shouldn't take running too seriously. Most on-point quote: But the real secret to improvement, to gains (to jack some gym speak) is recovery. Elites are masterful at recovery.

(PS: If you can't help but take running seriously and want to do it all of the time and do it well, check out the new Mount to Coast ultrarunning shoe line.) 

🪴Speaking of easy-pace activities, the CDC considers gardening exercise. Previously, we excluded gardening from being counted as a workout within szns, but maybe we'll reconsider. What do you think? 

CHALLENGE TIME: STIFF TO SPLITS 🤸‍♀️

Challenge yourself to achieve ultimate flexibility by practicing the splits every day for the next 7 days. Tip: Use a foam roller and yoga blocks to help! 

@playsportswithev

Can you go from stiff to splits? 🤸‍♀️ #fitnesschallenge #stretchgoals @GOALszn

CHALLENGE RECAP: THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORKOUT 

Last week’s challenge was to rise and shine for a workout at the ass-crack of dawn. There was some serious engagement drop-off with this one 🥲 so double kudos to our early risers who stuck it out!

@playsportswithev

⏰#fitnesschallenge recap: work out at the ass-crack of dawn. A.M. runs, yoga, hiit a oh my! 🌆

GOALszn: WHAT IS IT?

GOALszn is a game to track the number of workouts completed with friends. Learn more by emailing us! 

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