Everyday Ultra

3 Training Mistakes That Are Costing You Hours in an Ultramarathon

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Feb 25, 2026
They unpack three training mistakes that quietly cost ultrarunners hours on race day. Short segments cover why easy runs must actually be easy and when too much easy work plateaus. Practical tips on adding safe speed, identifying your single biggest limiter, and balancing durability with aerobic fitness keep the focus on what to change next.
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INSIGHT

Why Easy Running Changes Your Metabolic Engine

  • Low-intensity easy running trains your body to burn a higher percentage of fat, improving long-duration fueling.
  • It also builds durability, capillary density, and preserves the nervous system so you can execute high-quality hard sessions.
ADVICE

When To Add Speed To An Easy Base

  • Don't rely on easy miles forever; add speed work to grow your aerobic capacity and lactate threshold.
  • Start with strides (15–30s, 3–5 reps) and progress to 1–2 speed sessions weekly after base fitness.
ANECDOTE

How Optimizing For Speed Backfired At A 100 Mile

  • Joe recounted plateauing after focusing too much on speed and later learning he actually needed durability for a 100-mile race.
  • After shifting to durability training he gained over an hour PR in hotter conditions.
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