Everyday Ultra Overrated and Underrated Ultrarunning Strategies for Training and Racing
Aug 29, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of ultrarunning as popular training strategies are put to the test. Discover the power of high-carb fueling and learn how speed work can elevate your performance. Is walking a valid strategy or a hindrance? Delve into this debate while assessing the effects of weight loss on racing success. Finally, uncover the vital role of protein for endurance athletes and better understand how to evaluate your training approaches for optimum results.
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Speed Work Enlarges Your Fitness 'Glass'
- Think of VO2 max as the glass and easy miles as water; speed work enlarges the glass.
- Enlarging the ceiling makes easy efforts faster without changing volume.
Cut Eight Hours By Running More
- Joe ran his first 100 miler at Zion and walked late when legs were sore, then later ran an easier 100 and cut eight hours.
- He attributes much of that improvement to running more and walking less during the race.
Walk To Control Intensity, Not To Avoid Running
- Walk during training or races to manage intensity, especially on steep climbs.
- Avoid walking from muscular soreness when you can still run at low intensity because running more improves finish pace.