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Why Training Volume Is King For Ultrarunning Performance

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Why Training Volume Is King For Ultrarunning Performance Ultrarunners need to accept an inescapable truth: Training volume is the biggest determinant of performance in ultrarunning. That doesn’t mean the person who runs the most runs the best or the fastest. Nor does …

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3 Steps To Personalize Your Ultramarathon Hydration and Fueling Plan

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE 3 Steps To Personalize Your Ultramarathon Hydration and Fueling Plan Amateur athletes often try to copy what pros do and use – everything from run training to ultramarathon hydration and performance products. It’s an idea as old as time: if something works …

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Strength Training for Ultrarunners: Here’s The Framework That Actually Works

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Strength Training for Ultrarunners: Here’s The Framework That Actually Works Strength training for ultrarunners is important, but many athletes and coaches try to get the wrong results from the weight room. As an NASM-certified trainer and an experienced ultramarathon coach, the problem …

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How Much Do You Need To Train For A 100-Mile Ultramarathon?

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE How Much Do You Need To Train For A 100-Mile Ultramarathon? Stop obsessing over weekly mileage. One of the most common questions we get is: “How much do you need to train for a 100 miles?” And a lot of runners then …

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Tapering for Ultrarunning: Boost Race Performance and Prevent Taper Tantrums

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Tapering for Ultrarunning: Boost Race Performance and Prevent Taper Tantrums For many athletes, tapering for ultrarunning can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand runners are happy about the reduced training load and the potential for improved race-day performance. On the …

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How They Did It: Riley Brady’s Western States Podium Performance

Sometimes you find the keys to success where you least expect them. There’s a persistent myth that elite athletes must be ruthlessly efficient, sacrifice social connections, stay laser-focused, and generally live like monks. Pro ultrarunner Riley Brady thrives by taking a different approach. Running with their friends comprises a large percentage of their training. Between …

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Ranking Workout Recovery Methods From Best To Worst

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Ranking Workout Recovery Methods From Best To Worst The recovery industry is worth billions of dollars. It is also built largely on athlete anxiety, the fear you’re not recovering well enough, not doing enough between training sessions, and not getting the edge …