Simple Fixes That Make You a Better Runner π
βοΈ Running is a skill. You wouldnβt max out a deadlift with trash form β so why treat your running that way? Practice better movement: upright posture, soft landing under your center of mass, and a cadence of 170-180. Clean biomechanics make strong runners.
π Increasing your weekly mileage can work but has pitfalls too. The 80/20 rule was designed for elite athletes doing 20+ hours of training per week. Most of us are better off doing more high and medium intensity work to improve adaptations. Remember: the aim of the game is to maximise stimulus while reducing overall stress and fatigue.
π Recovery isnβt optional β itβs training. Training breaks you down. Recovery rebuilds you. Skip it and your fitness stagnates (or worse β regresses). Fuel well. Sleep deep. Hydrate fully. Itβs not rest. Itβs adaptation.
ποΈββοΈ Strength training twice per week is the bare minimum if you want to stay injury free overtime. Your running economy and quality of life will improve as you gradually build a more resilient body. Under loading and just going through the motions is the most common mistake.
π§ Most people assume ultras are brutal. But with the right mindset, pacing, and fueling strategy, theyβre often more manageable than a red line road marathon. You walk the hills. You eat real food. And you focus on finishing, not chasing a PR. You can absolutely run an ultra before ever doing a road marathon. I teach people how to do it without burning out or breaking down.
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