Hey everyone, I wanted to take a moment to highlight a struggle one of our own, @Isaac Chanda , is currently facing. He's dealing with the difficult balance of managing finances, working, and training, all while recovering from an injury. I know a lot of us can relate to the feeling of trying to do it all, and that fear of falling behind when life throws curveballs like an injury or financial stress. Isaac’s situation brings up two huge questions: 1. How do we balance financial work and training? 2. How can we stay on track when we're injured? For those of you out there facing the same challenges, let's share strategies that have worked for us. Here are some thoughts I’ve had, and I'd love to hear your input too: 1. Balancing Financial Work with Training Time blocking: Set specific times for work, training, and rest. Keep your focus sharp and make sure you’re fully present in each task. Optimize your recovery: Whether it’s ice baths, foam rolling, or proper sleep, make sure you’re recovering well to maximize the limited time you have for training. Leverage support: If possible, lean on your network for support, whether it’s getting help with meals, rides, or even advice from a mentor. The people around you can be a game-changer. 2. Staying on Track While Injured Focus on what you CAN do: Even when you’re sidelined, there are always ways to improve—mental training, game analysis, upper body workouts, or even practicing passing if it’s your legs that need rest. Patience is key: Don’t rush your recovery. Falling back into action too quickly can lead to setbacks. Trust that with time, you’ll come back stronger. Keep learning: Use this time to grow your football IQ by studying tactics, watching games, and reviewing your own performances. And this brings me to something super important: Financial issues are a big part of why @Eric Friedlander put this guide together for FREE for all of you. We know the struggle of balancing expenses with your football journey, and we wanted to make sure you had access to practical steps that won’t cost you a thing.

Instead of running a 5k everyday what type of training should I focus on in order to become match fit?