It’s all about consistency, strength training, and having the right people in your corner, according to the runner who finished ninth (!) at Western States.
used to be my biggest weakness, so that initially was a focus. The goal is to essentially tackle every muscle group.
I usually strength train three times per week for about an hour, but if my running training load is high, then I’ll drop it to twice each week. This is probably on the heavy side compared to other pro runners, but it’s helped me stay injury-free and in good form at the end of long races. If you’re just getting started, my biggest piece of advice is to work with a coach who knows what they are doing. Everyone’s body is different, therefore everyone has different weaknesses and strengths—most generic programs don’t take this into account. When I moved back to New Zealand in 2017, I got a strength and conditioning coach who periodized strength and conditioning and revamped everything I was doing, since I was doing a lot wrong.
I spend a lot of time either road biking or mountain biking. This year in particular, I didn’t do as much because I was in the middle of marathon prep. Like a lot of runners, I use cross training to stay fit without all the pounding on my legs.I’ve learned that you really need to take breaks from running to avoid injuries, and I’ve become good at stepping away after a race and switching it all off.
I avoid racing too much, especially ultras—I just know the toll they take on my body and like to have plenty of time after races to recover properly both mentally and physically. Like everyone else, I invest so much in these races, so I have to look after my body, which I think a lot of people overlook. It’s amazing how much you deplete your body in 100 miles.This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses.
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