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What can you do to improve your ultra-running when training opportunities are limited and you have less time?
Whilst we’ve had limited time to train due to Coronavirus, I’ve focused a lot more on improving my speed. And I think you should too!
This article outlines:
What are the benefits for ultra-runners of training to improve your speed?
Some specific ideas for training sessions
What else should you consider when doing this type of training?
Much of the world is on lockdown and have restrictions on how much they can go outside. But that just means it’s a good chance to shake up your routine and try something different.
This week’s article includes:
Three shorter sessions to improve your speed
What signals you should pay attention to so you don’t overdo it
I hope it’s useful. But above all else, put your and everyone else’s health and safety first
Staying fit during the Coronavirus Pandemic is really important, both for your physical and mental health. This article outlines:
Whether you should be exercising at all
How to mentally approach this time
Some ideas for working out at home - Including links to other useful articles and resources
And if you do it right, you just might come out an even better runner than before!
What psychological strategies do you use, alongside all the running, cross-training, conditioning work and other training that you do?
In this article, Performance Mindset Coach and ultra-adventurer Luke Tyburski shares his top 3 mental strategies. And I share 3 of mine, which I’ve used to help me achieve race wins.
Plus, Luke has given all readers of JamesRunsFar a discount off his brand new performance mindset course.
This is a review of my first place finish at the Phoenix Events PRDNDTS 6-hour race on 9th February 2020.
I also managed to achieve a NEW 6-hour RECORD for all of the Phoenix events!
The article includes a review of the race itself, tips if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition strategy I used.
You can also grab yourself a copy of my FREE pre-race checklist. Which will help you prepare for your own races.
This is a review of the Country to Capital ultra race where I came in 5th place in January 2020.
The article includes a review of the race itself and tips and advice if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition I used.
You can also grab yourself a FREE pre-race checklist, which will help you prepare for your own races.
What’s the best way to achieve the big, ambitious running goals you’ve set yourself in 2020?
Do you write them down in lots of detail?
Do you confidently tell your friends and family what your plans are for the year?
Or do you simply keep them in your head and hope that they will happen?
In this article, I look at some simple techniques that will help you create good habits and make 2020 your best year of running ever.
Including higher quality, shorter training sessions can improve your ultra-running performance significantly.
In this article I explain…
My definition of a ‘quality’ session
Why ‘quality’ training sessions are important for ultra-runners
5 different types of training sessions - including examples of how to do them
What tips do 5 elite athletes have for you to improve your own performance?
This is part 2 of an interview where we find out what their secret weapons are and what their single best piece of advice is for training.
You can read part 1 here
