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What can you do to improve your ultra-running when training opportunities are limited and you have less time?
Whilst we’ve had limited time to train due to Coronavirus, I’ve focused a lot more on improving my speed. And I think you should too!
This article outlines:
What are the benefits for ultra-runners of training to improve your speed?
Some specific ideas for training sessions
What else should you consider when doing this type of training?
Much of the world is on lockdown and have restrictions on how much they can go outside. But that just means it’s a good chance to shake up your routine and try something different.
This week’s article includes:
Three shorter sessions to improve your speed
What signals you should pay attention to so you don’t overdo it
I hope it’s useful. But above all else, put your and everyone else’s health and safety first
Staying fit during the Coronavirus Pandemic is really important, both for your physical and mental health. This article outlines:
Whether you should be exercising at all
How to mentally approach this time
Some ideas for working out at home - Including links to other useful articles and resources
And if you do it right, you just might come out an even better runner than before!
Elite ultra-runner and environmental activist Damian Hall tells us about:
The massive environmental problem we’re all facing in the next 8 - 10 years
What specific actions we can all start doing - We don’t have to be perfect… But we do have to do something!
An insight into his ultra-running training - A typical training week, his top training tips and what kit he uses
I hope that this article gives you some information and inspiration on the things we can start doing to save the planet.
What psychological strategies do you use, alongside all the running, cross-training, conditioning work and other training that you do?
In this article, Performance Mindset Coach and ultra-adventurer Luke Tyburski shares his top 3 mental strategies. And I share 3 of mine, which I’ve used to help me achieve race wins.
Plus, Luke has given all readers of JamesRunsFar a discount off his brand new performance mindset course.
Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway has an incredible CV.
The first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain
Holds the world record for cycling unsupported across Europe
He completed a self-supported 4,000+ mile triathlon around the entire coast of the UK
In this article, Sean tells you about his incredible and inspiring athletic story, what his training looks like and how he balances life with his family.
This is a review of my first place finish at the Phoenix Events PRDNDTS 6-hour race on 9th February 2020.
I also managed to achieve a NEW 6-hour RECORD for all of the Phoenix events!
The article includes a review of the race itself, tips if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition strategy I used.
You can also grab yourself a copy of my FREE pre-race checklist. Which will help you prepare for your own races.
This is a review of the Country to Capital ultra race where I came in 5th place in January 2020.
The article includes a review of the race itself and tips and advice if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition I used.
You can also grab yourself a FREE pre-race checklist, which will help you prepare for your own races.
What’s the best way to achieve the big, ambitious running goals you’ve set yourself in 2020?
Do you write them down in lots of detail?
Do you confidently tell your friends and family what your plans are for the year?
Or do you simply keep them in your head and hope that they will happen?
In this article, I look at some simple techniques that will help you create good habits and make 2020 your best year of running ever.
What does it take to complete the most difficult adventure race in the world? The Barkley Marathons!
John ‘Random Forest Runner’ Kelly is one of the 15 people to have ever finished the brutal challenge, since it began in 1986.
In this article, John tells us:
The way he approaches failure
How he manages his time between family, a job and mega-challenges
Running training tips and the kit and nutrition he uses
Adam ‘Tango’ Holland is an extreme endurance runner, athlete and world-record holder, who has:
Completed almost 450 marathons and ultra-marathons
Won more marathons and ultra-marathons than anyone else in Europe (top 5 in the world).
Become the fastest person to run 10 marathons in 10 days
Adam tells us about his biggest achievements, top tips for running and his nutrition and kit advice. Plus, why he’s called ‘Tango’!
Would you like to save time by getting a summary of some of the best running, health and wellness podcast episodes? Without having to listen them all.
Then this article is for you!
This week - A review of the Nike Vaporfly, how to taper properly for races, should you split your long run into two and an overview of the MAF method for runners
Are you one of the 65 - 80% of runners who get injured every year?
Most runners think about the physical impact of injury, like not being able to train. But the psychological perspective is very important too.
If you approach your injury and recovery in the right way, you can actually improve your performance in the long run.
What does it take to complete some of the toughest endurance races in the world? Including the MdS, UTMB, TDS and the UTMR
In this article, Alan Li (a man who has completed them all!) gives you tips and advice that can help you achieve your goals, kit and nutrition recommendations and an overview of these super-tough races
