The Running Public Training Tuesday: How to Run Your Best Ultra
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Apr 9, 2024 Explore the nuances of ultra training versus marathon prep. The hosts debate if trail races are easier than road marathons, sharing insights on pacing, community, and strategy. A checklist for ultra training includes focus on race-specific terrain and time-on-feet, along with innovative techniques like back-to-back long runs. They introduce the concept of the 'aggressive all-day stride' and emphasize the importance of strength training to endure race fatigue. With practical examples and training tips, this episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring ultrarunners.
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Runner Found Marathons Harder Than Some Ultras
- An athlete told Kirk a road marathon felt harder than any ultra she'd run.
- He used that to explain monotony and repetitive stride damage on roads versus trails.
Make Three Hours A Key Long-Run Benchmark
- Long runs should target a three-hour stimulus for many athletes preparing for 50K–50 miles.
- If already hitting long durations often, you may need less single-session time but still accumulate weekly time-on-feet.
Use Split Doubles To Stack Fatigue Safely
- Use split doubles: quality in the morning and a long slog in the afternoon to stack fatigue safely.
- Follow heavy days with a true deload week to recover and adapt.