The Running Explained Podcast s5/e29 (RE-RUN) How to Get Faster on Low Run Volume Training with Kim Nedeau, CES
Aug 28, 2025
Kim Nedeau, an elite mountain runner and coach known for her expertise in alternative training methods, shares valuable insights on thriving with low run volume and high overall training volume. She challenges the myth that more mileage equals better performance. Nedeau discusses the psychological and physical benefits of personalized training, including the importance of consistency and effort management. She emphasizes the significance of cross-training and strength exercises in preventing injuries while enhancing endurance, making it a smart choice for today’s runners.
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Parker Valby’s Minimal Running Example
- Parker Valby used mostly arc trainer, swimming and hiking and ran only twice per week before big NCAA races.
- She still placed second to elite competition, showing alternative training can work competitively.
Choose Longevity Over Peak Mileage
- Cut running if injury risk or longevity is a priority and replace volume with run-specific cross training.
- Prioritize long-term consistency over short-term high mileage to stay healthy for decades of running.
Pick Run-Specific Alternatives First
- Replace some running mileage with cross-training that is as close to running as possible (e.g., Luffing, elliptical, uphill hiking).
- Add strength training because it enhances running economy and can offset reduced run mileage.