As a goal run or race approaches, of course, my running frequency ramps up, but I’ve always kind of hated structured training. Back then, training meant doing tons of drills, listening to coaches, executing, repeating, whatever it took to get stronger, faster, more skilled. My family moved when I was about halfway through high school, and my new school didn’t have the sports I was playing. My wife got into weight training over the last few years, and with that, more equipment has found its way into our house. I’m feeling muscles in my legs activate in new ways that make hills and intervals more efficient.