Hey Seth, long time follower here and want to give a shout out to all your efforts with this channel and the great content you keep putting out. Keep up the good work and keep up the solid training!!! I have a small question here if you could advise: I am a newish runner and I have my 1st marathon coming in 2months time and wonder what my max distance should be in a single prep run each week? I have only run one half marathon before (1.48.55) and am hoping to get some solid preparation in these 2 months in order to crack the sub 4 hour frame. Thanks in advance.
I just completed my first 100k+ race this weekend! And i am only 17 years old! I was a 120km race and i ended up taking the 2. Place🥈 There was alot of thunder and rain storms, så 2/3 droped out! Thanks for the motivation and tips!
Good points to consider! I'm 59 and I have learned the hard way to cut back when the injuries come or I won't be running at all! I listen to my body now instead of powering through whatever my training plan paper says. It's all about being creative and flexible to do the best I can and to be smart about my body. You tell yourself certain things while running.... well, there are days when I must tell myself, "don't be a hero" when it comes to volume or intensity. My goal is to keep running well into old age. Like you said, it depends on what your goal is.
QD: as a newer (16 months), older (50) runner who has also lost 70 pounds started with walk/run and now mostly in 25-30 mile/week. I went up to 40mi/wk, but not ready, and my body told me within a couple weeks. Also finding I have been pushing a little too hard on pace which has resulted in a few minor/nagging injuries. Dr did an aerobic evaluation and my aerobic is lower than I would have thought and to much of my mileage is at too high of an effort. Started slowing down last week and already feeling more healthy and fresher after runs.
My long run comes at the end of my week, so based on how I feel after that, after a while week at a given volume, is how I'll determine my volume for the following week(s)
I really love the route I'm currently running, because it's a mix of tarmac, gravel and cobblestone. It's winter here though, so a lot of it is on snow too. I've just started running(age 40) and this week I almost ran 40km spread on four runs(5.56km-16km). I mostly run by feel, and try for the most part to keep a pace where I have control of my breathing, but also try to push a little harder, where I'm close to losing control of my breath. I guess it has a lot to do with me not being able to keep cadence up, while keeping my heart rate down. I've only been running since early January, so I am quite happy with where I am at the moment, considering the time I've had to get here. Running was supposed to be something I did on my off-days from bouldering, but as the bouldering gyms are closed I get more time to run - for better or for worse. I DO really love it and feel that a good 20 minutes into my run, I feel like I'm injected with some kind of drug and run around with a big fat smile on my face. :D I think I will try to stick with my current mileage for a while and get accustomed to having close to 90min runs as my 16k this week was 88 minutes - which isn't half bad I think. All I want is to stay healthy and avoid injury, so will listen to my legs and keep trucking. Thanks, Seth for all your videos, I've learned a lot from watching your content the passed 3-4 weeks or so. I don't really have a training plan, I just try to get in a long run, run every other day with the most important part just getting out there.
This is a great reference vid. Thanks for making a comprehensive list that is considerate of different work/life balances. I'll be re-watching for sure.
I use weekly and monthly distance goals, but still looks at hours and minutes total to keep me from running too much. This was especially useful when transitioning from road to trail running. Nice video Seth!
QOTD. I try to peak my miles around 3 weeks prior to race day so I try to figure out how much time I can realistically peak at given life. (Full time job and 3 kids). I'm marathon training and may peak at 65 or 70so I'm at about 50 now for an early November marathon (but that factors in two very light weeks coming up with kids on vacation). FYI. I'm one of those Manhattan runners you referenced. My workaround is to do intense workouts on the treadmill and to focus on form for all of my tarmac/concrete runs - I love your analogy of dancing and think it applies to all runs not just the trails.
I'm always balancing how much running I can do, with how much my wife and kids would like to see me :) I track my weekly mileage, with a monthly goal, all based how I feel at that moment and how long I have to go until the goal date... I try to take a larger view approach to my running. Run and stay healthy! (and do the darn maintenance work)
Great tips Seth! Volume is always a tricky topic because of how many variables need to be considered: race dist you’re training for, experience, life factors (job, stress, family, finances), and susceptibility to stress injuries, and more and more and more. I find I can do around 50 miles a week no problem but as soon as I get around 60-70 miles I really need to focus on recovery days, sleep, nutrition, and foam rolling and stretching. But hey, maybe that’s just because being 38 means my body doesn’t quite recover like it used to.
QD: Where I am in my training cycle ie Base training, Race build up etc, how much I have run over the last 4 weeks, if I have any aches or pains, and how much time I actually have to train.
#4 what race am I getting ready for? I am looking to PR in my favorite race: a sub 30min pre-run dump.# 7: injury history 3 hemorrhoids. #8: surfaces are porcelain, silver, or gold. #9: great access; all the TP is from local grocery store, never used, never run out and comfy. #10: I have to get up ~45 minutes before my run and I eat all the fiber I can. #5.2: I am in the eat a lot training block... so I have a lot of food in my stomach waiting to be released
SJD - good topic and good points to consider. I am 56 and mostly run for enjoyment but am in the middle of a 5K plan (for a goal of sub 30 minutes). At this point I rarely run consecutive days but am a cyclist as well so I get some cross training in. I personally look at weekly mileage which right now is ~12 miles. #8 - broke a foot during a trail run a few years ago so that's a consideration as well along with age, stature (bigger guy). How did the ZF 3's feel on the long run?
I recently subscribed to your channel. I'd really like to increase my running volume per week but I'm taking it slow. I'm now averaging 25K a week. I'm 42, only started in March (same day I stopped smoking). I'd really like to increase my mileage but man my life is full right now (work, study a toddler) and I'm really afraid of getting injured if I increase my mileage too fast.
QD: I considered what fitness I was at during cross country senior year and what fitness I needed to be to qualify for the college xc team. The coach said 20:10-20:50 for 4 miles but my 3 mile xc PR is 17:20. I built up to 60-65 mpw this summer from 30-35 mpw for all of hs. I love volume 😂😂if I could run 100+ mile weeks I would
QOTD: Perfect timing... I’m wrestling with this right now... I’m training for a 50k in October and I am following a training plan that started in early July... I am currently at the peak mileage for the training about 50-60 miles / week but my limiting factor is pain / injury history and time allowance... Overall I listen to my body ... I’m 47 years old and I’m struggling to meet the mileage per the plan but I feel good mentally.
QD: I am at week 6 on a 16 week plan preparing for the Dublin marathon on Oct 26. I am running about 40 miles/week including 2 speed sessions and the Saturday long run. and will peak in late Sept at about 50 miles. While I am feeling good at the moment, being age 59, I don't want to overdo the volume and get injured, especially since I have Boston to look forward to next year. Re #8: I am one of the Manhattanites in your Strava group -and I just did a 3 mile easy run almost entirely on dirt (Central Park has a 5 mile bridle trail and a 2.5 mile unpaved reservoir loop.).
QOD: My volume is determined by recent history- i.e. I never increase weekly volume by more than 5%. Also important is the event for which I’m training. A 5K training block has less volume but more intense speed work than a marathon training cycle. All that said, I like to be about 60 miles/week for 5K training and about 80/week for the marathon.
QoD - I like tracking weekly, but with an eye on how the weeks flow together over the past month or so. It really helps to take a step back and look at the overall trends. The work that came in the preceding month can inform how the volume can go up, or needs to come down for a bit.
Last 3 months before a marathon, I do 60-70 mpw for 2 weeks then do a 50 mpw recovery week. Rinse and repeat until 3 weeks before the marathon, then I start my taper. All running is on concrete or asphalt. Running week consists of one day of hill repeats, 2 speed days, 2 days of zone 2-3, and be long run day.
Great information today!! Volume is something I struggle with due to work and family commitments. I average near 30 miles a week and I’m trying to do more, but struggle to fit it in. I keep trying though! I don’t run anything longer than a half marathon so 30 miles/ week has worked well, but I feel the last few miles of a half would be easier if I ran more mileage.
I'm going on vacation to Colorado this week! Maybe you could do a video on staying in shape over a long trip. Running/working out/eating well on vacation isn't always the easiest
Schill457 can be tough depending on where the vacation is, but CO is one of the best places for running! Just keep the altitude in mind if you are coming from lower altitudes.
Mine is simple>>>> TIME is the limiting factor!!!! But seriously, I'm not in any race block, just a few 5ks coming. Once I hit my marathon block, I'll average 45-55 up to 70mpw. (all road miles, no trails here) BQ in winter! (56yrs young!)
QOD-I like to track my mileage by the week. Every 4th week is a recovery week with less volume including 1 day with no running or workouts and less intensity. For example my last 3 weeks were 51, 55 & 56 miles total with one long run, one track session and 1-2 trail runs. I'm 63 and the recovery weeks are necessary. Next race is a half in October and then CIM in December. Should have a 75-80 mile peak week 3 weeks out from the race then a gradual decrease in mileage and intensity.
I’m 39 soon to be 40 and i’ve always run because of the Army but i’ve been retired 4 years now but it’s now that i’ve been putting more miles i had a 230 month mile my most and average between 110-130 every month
Unfortunately my mileage was a little bit to long try to hit 250- 300 km a month but like you said injury it is knocking to my door to often. This time it will be long recovery for sure. So I need to think about my volume in the future , but I don't want to 😥. Greeting still from England.
What about the type of work you do? Do you work at a desk or hard labor? I work a physically demanding job and some days I walk 20+ miles a day. On hard days I try to reduce my training but it’s tough when I have a goal mileage for the week. I’m pretty new to running (started a few years ago) so I’d love to hear what people do who work labor intensive jobs.
I Seth did you ever heard of the Swiss race Sierre Zinal (Kilian Jornet just crushed the CR by 4min this weekend)? It's part of the Golden Trails Series. I think this race would suit you perfectly. You should consider racing in Europe anyway once and as a Swiss Runner I would of course like to see shredding the Swiss Trails in the Alps. Best regards Jan ohhh and by the way: all the best of luck for Pikes Peak
So I am doing the full Pikes Peak Marathon and I am wondering your tips on race week Nutrition! We have all heard so many things on "carb loading" and decreasing protien but I want to know what you think? Even what you eat for race day breakfast? Thank you and WE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
I had been wanting to ask you these questions for a while now. I really related to a lot of those points that you raised Seth. I am 39 yrs old and am trying to run my first marathon this year, Oct 20 in Auckland. I had really bad IT band issues last year in trying to train for a marathon, so am really fearful of pushing it too much this year. I am torn about what to aim for my first marathon, to just finish and be happy, or to set a time and push myself to achieve it. Maybe a suggestion for a discussion could be around the mental side of preparing for your first big race? I ran when I was younger, high school, but literally not again until 2 years ago when I was overweight and needed some direction. I am really enjoying running again, but as I haven't been in a race for such a long time or had to work hard to achieve a physical performance goal for a long time, Im unsure on how to prepare, approach it. Thanks a lot. Also, thanks for some comments on my Strava and the kudos, much appreciated Seth.
Counting miles is a complex issue. For example, take this session. 2 miles easy, 1 mile of striding straits jogging bends, 16x400 with 200 jog recovery, 2 mile easy. Do you count this session as 11 miles - or 4? Makes a big difference if you are counting miles weekly and you do two similar sessions a week.
@Cindy lou Betris I will just say this and leave it at that. This should be the very first rule for any social media platform. If you are not comfortable with other people reading what you post on any social media platform don't post it.
Hi Seth. In terms of volume, injuries are a determining factor (the further away from an injury you are the longer you can allow your runs to be). As you suffered from an injuries for several weeks, you ramped up fairly quickly to longer runs. Have you followed any specific back-to-run program and where do you trace the limit of "too much too soon" (knowing that you are already training for a marathon that short after your injury)? Thanks
How much miles do you like to run in a shoe before retire them? Long run shoes and racing shoes? My racing shoes last me around a year, I use them in speed workout and racing
I base it on what I'm training. Half marathon. I double (13.1 miles) 26.2 miles per werk. Marathon 52.4 miles/week or 26.2 milesx2. 50 mile ultra...50x2= 100 miles/wk
I guess that peak development for marathon 25-30 years I guess depends if I already reached my potential right? There are plenty older runners PRing in their sixties, right? I am slow runner in my early thirties but I still hoping for better times.... :(
Andrew F from my own experience, proper running form (good posture, elbows, tucked close, shoulders low, no heel striking, etc.). For me it was for two main reasons, to ease the wear and tear and it also allowed me to run for longer times/further distances.
For me, I think I will try to run 30 miles per week I don't know it is too much or too little ? usually I run 10 miles on both Saturday and Sunday, and for weekday evening I will try to 4 miles on Tuesday, 5 miles on Wednesday and 6 miles on Thursday. any suggestion for me to improve my volume?
In my opinion, milage is a very poor way to track training volume for people frequently running up mountains. An 80 mile week with 20,000 feet of climbing is WAY harder on the body than an 80 mile week without. Thinking purely in terms of milage will either discourage people from running vert when they should be, or it will cause people to overstress themselves trying to reach an unreasonable milage goal on tough terrain. If you're not simply tracking volume by time, you should be tracking milage in conjunction with a weekly vert tally. That's my two cents :)
Have you ever suffered bone stress? I got to run 15k and 21k races in the past, when I weighted some 70-75 kilos, now I'm on the 85 kilos mark and back to running but apparently my legs can't take it, not even some 30min run! Have you suffered from this and or shin splints ans how did you took care of it without stop running
Hey mate, I am getting over shin splints. I was stubborn and kept running with them and they did not get better. Eventually I took 10 days off, and returned with a barefoot 4k beach run. So glad I did because it helped me so much and also built up some more strength in my legs.
Would you recommend the Hoka Bondi 6 or the Hoka Clifton 6 for marathon training (not racing)? I am training for my first marathon and want a Hoka so I am not getting beat up on my increased volume. Thank you in advance.
Ryan Secord Both are great shoes for high milage with a lot of cushion. I prefer the Cliftons 6 to train in but they could also be the race day shoe. Depending on your goals and preference. Good luck!
Hey Seth, long time follower here and want to give a shout out to all your efforts with this channel and the great content you keep putting out. Keep up the good work and keep up the solid training!!!
I have a small question here if you could advise: I am a newish runner and I have my 1st marathon coming in 2months time and wonder what my max distance should be in a single prep run each week? I have only run one half marathon before (1.48.55) and am hoping to get some solid preparation in these 2 months in order to crack the sub 4 hour frame.
Thanks in advance.
Heaven's sake! You are one GOOD LOOKING MAN!!
I thought this was inappropriate....until I saw the name, lol
@@dizzytt69 Looooool 😂
I just realized that as well. Haha!
I just completed my first 100k+ race this weekend! And i am only 17 years old!
I was a 120km race and i ended up taking the 2. Place🥈
There was alot of thunder and rain storms, så 2/3 droped out!
Thanks for the motivation and tips!
You are incredible man!
Jude Rischpater thanks man!
Hero! Amazing 👍🏃🏻♂️
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What gear/shoes did you use? And what was your training like?
I love how your cruise speed is faster than my sprints 🤣
Were all in this together!
my tween😂
Love your channel. New runner here and your videos inspire me!!! Keep being you Seth you’re great!
Good points to consider! I'm 59 and I have learned the hard way to cut back when the injuries come or I won't be running at all! I listen to my body now instead of powering through whatever my training plan paper says. It's all about being creative and flexible to do the best I can and to be smart about my body. You tell yourself certain things while running.... well, there are days when I must tell myself, "don't be a hero" when it comes to volume or intensity. My goal is to keep running well into old age. Like you said, it depends on what your goal is.
QD: as a newer (16 months), older (50) runner who has also lost 70 pounds started with walk/run and now mostly in 25-30 mile/week. I went up to 40mi/wk, but not ready, and my body told me within a couple weeks.
Also finding I have been pushing a little too hard on pace which has resulted in a few minor/nagging injuries. Dr did an aerobic evaluation and my aerobic is lower than I would have thought and to much of my mileage is at too high of an effort. Started slowing down last week and already feeling more healthy and fresher after runs.
Great vlog today Seth. Important points that we all need to be reminded of from time to time.
You would be a great coach mate, when will this happen?
I'd sign up
My long run comes at the end of my week, so based on how I feel after that, after a while week at a given volume, is how I'll determine my volume for the following week(s)
I really love the route I'm currently running, because it's a mix of tarmac, gravel and cobblestone. It's winter here though, so a lot of it is on snow too. I've just started running(age 40) and this week I almost ran 40km spread on four runs(5.56km-16km). I mostly run by feel, and try for the most part to keep a pace where I have control of my breathing, but also try to push a little harder, where I'm close to losing control of my breath. I guess it has a lot to do with me not being able to keep cadence up, while keeping my heart rate down. I've only been running since early January, so I am quite happy with where I am at the moment, considering the time I've had to get here. Running was supposed to be something I did on my off-days from bouldering, but as the bouldering gyms are closed I get more time to run - for better or for worse. I DO really love it and feel that a good 20 minutes into my run, I feel like I'm injected with some kind of drug and run around with a big fat smile on my face. :D
I think I will try to stick with my current mileage for a while and get accustomed to having close to 90min runs as my 16k this week was 88 minutes - which isn't half bad I think. All I want is to stay healthy and avoid injury, so will listen to my legs and keep trucking. Thanks, Seth for all your videos, I've learned a lot from watching your content the passed 3-4 weeks or so. I don't really have a training plan, I just try to get in a long run, run every other day with the most important part just getting out there.
This is a great reference vid. Thanks for making a comprehensive list that is considerate of different work/life balances. I'll be re-watching for sure.
I use weekly and monthly distance goals, but still looks at hours and minutes total to keep me from running too much. This was especially useful when transitioning from road to trail running. Nice video Seth!
Awesome William and thanks for the comment
QOTD. I try to peak my miles around 3 weeks prior to race day so I try to figure out how much time I can realistically peak at given life. (Full time job and 3 kids). I'm marathon training and may peak at 65 or 70so I'm at about 50 now for an early November marathon (but that factors in two very light weeks coming up with kids on vacation). FYI. I'm one of those Manhattan runners you referenced. My workaround is to do intense workouts on the treadmill and to focus on form for all of my tarmac/concrete runs - I love your analogy of dancing and think it applies to all runs not just the trails.
I'm always balancing how much running I can do, with how much my wife and kids would like to see me :) I track my weekly mileage, with a monthly goal, all based how I feel at that moment and how long I have to go until the goal date... I try to take a larger view approach to my running. Run and stay healthy! (and do the darn maintenance work)
Great tips Seth! Volume is always a tricky topic because of how many variables need to be considered: race dist you’re training for, experience, life factors (job, stress, family, finances), and susceptibility to stress injuries, and more and more and more. I find I can do around 50 miles a week no problem but as soon as I get around 60-70 miles I really need to focus on recovery days, sleep, nutrition, and foam rolling and stretching. But hey, maybe that’s just because being 38 means my body doesn’t quite recover like it used to.
QD: Where I am in my training cycle ie Base training, Race build up etc, how much I have run over the last 4 weeks, if I have any aches or pains, and how much time I actually have to train.
#4 what race am I getting ready for? I am looking to PR in my favorite race: a sub 30min pre-run dump.# 7: injury history 3 hemorrhoids. #8: surfaces are porcelain, silver, or gold. #9: great access; all the TP is from local grocery store, never used, never run out and comfy. #10: I have to get up ~45 minutes before my run and I eat all the fiber I can. #5.2: I am in the eat a lot training block... so I have a lot of food in my stomach waiting to be released
conman parker 😂🤣😂!!!
SJD - good topic and good points to consider. I am 56 and mostly run for enjoyment but am in the middle of a 5K plan (for a goal of sub 30 minutes). At this point I rarely run consecutive days but am a cyclist as well so I get some cross training in. I personally look at weekly mileage which right now is ~12 miles. #8 - broke a foot during a trail run a few years ago so that's a consideration as well along with age, stature (bigger guy). How did the ZF 3's feel on the long run?
I recently subscribed to your channel. I'd really like to increase my running volume per week but I'm taking it slow. I'm now averaging 25K a week. I'm 42, only started in March (same day I stopped smoking). I'd really like to increase my mileage but man my life is full right now (work, study a toddler) and I'm really afraid of getting injured if I increase my mileage too fast.
Slow and steady is better 👍🏻👍🏻
I just laced up my Zoom Fly 3’s when I fired up this video! It was meant to be. Thanks again coach.
Great episode.
QD: I considered what fitness I was at during cross country senior year and what fitness I needed to be to qualify for the college xc team. The coach said 20:10-20:50 for 4 miles but my 3 mile xc PR is 17:20. I built up to 60-65 mpw this summer from 30-35 mpw for all of hs. I love volume 😂😂if I could run 100+ mile weeks I would
QOD: My training Block is 14 weeks for the Amsterdam Marathon. I looked at what others have done for my desired time (
QOTD: Perfect timing... I’m wrestling with this right now... I’m training for a 50k in October and I am following a training plan that started in early July... I am currently at the peak mileage for the training about 50-60 miles / week but my limiting factor is pain / injury history and time allowance... Overall I listen to my body ... I’m 47 years old and I’m struggling to meet the mileage per the plan but I feel good mentally.
QD: I am at week 6 on a 16 week plan preparing for the Dublin marathon on Oct 26. I am running about 40 miles/week including 2 speed sessions and the Saturday long run. and will peak in late Sept at about 50 miles. While I am feeling good at the moment, being age 59, I don't want to overdo the volume and get injured, especially since I have Boston to look forward to next year.
Re #8: I am one of the Manhattanites in your Strava group -and I just did a 3 mile easy run almost entirely on dirt (Central Park has a 5 mile bridle trail and a 2.5 mile unpaved reservoir loop.).
QOD: My volume is determined by recent history- i.e. I never increase weekly volume by more than 5%. Also important is the event for which I’m training. A 5K training block has less volume but more intense speed work than a marathon training cycle. All that said, I like to be about 60 miles/week for 5K training and about 80/week for the marathon.
QoD - I like tracking weekly, but with an eye on how the weeks flow together over the past month or so. It really helps to take a step back and look at the overall trends. The work that came in the preceding month can inform how the volume can go up, or needs to come down for a bit.
definitely how my body feels and if i feel any pain/ injuries coming around.
Last 3 months before a marathon, I do 60-70 mpw for 2 weeks then do a 50 mpw recovery week. Rinse and repeat until 3 weeks before the marathon, then I start my taper. All running is on concrete or asphalt. Running week consists of one day of hill repeats, 2 speed days, 2 days of zone 2-3, and be long run day.
I’ve been wearing vivo shoes since Christmas when I run and I think it improved my running form but I also watched videos on it
MATE THIS VLOG IS JUST BLOODY AMAZING KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LEGEND
Thank you very much for sharing so much good information!
Great information today!! Volume is something I struggle with due to work and family commitments. I average near 30 miles a week and I’m trying to do more, but struggle to fit it in. I keep trying though! I don’t run anything longer than a half marathon so 30 miles/ week has worked well, but I feel the last few miles of a half would be easier if I ran more mileage.
I'm going on vacation to Colorado this week! Maybe you could do a video on staying in shape over a long trip. Running/working out/eating well on vacation isn't always the easiest
Schill457 can be tough depending on where the vacation is, but CO is one of the best places for running! Just keep the altitude in mind if you are coming from lower altitudes.
I'm from Wisco so it won't be a ton of running, but I'm excited to see how it feels!
Mine is simple>>>> TIME is the limiting factor!!!! But seriously, I'm not in any race block, just a few 5ks coming. Once I hit my marathon block, I'll average 45-55 up to 70mpw. (all road miles, no trails here) BQ in winter! (56yrs young!)
Tip, you should write down these question in the description. Great video!
KillumiT Great idea! I’m going to watch this again and take notes
All these are great points but I do struggle to convert this into a number. I'm new to running
i’m 16 training for the 5k (xc) i’ve been running for 11 months and i want to hit 17:30 this season on a flatter course mid September
QOD-I like to track my mileage by the week. Every 4th week is a recovery week with less volume including 1 day with no running or workouts and less intensity. For example my last 3 weeks were 51, 55 & 56 miles total with one long run, one track session and 1-2 trail runs. I'm 63 and the recovery weeks are necessary. Next race is a half in October and then CIM in December. Should have a 75-80 mile peak week 3 weeks out from the race then a gradual decrease in mileage and intensity.
Another great one!
I’m 39 soon to be 40 and i’ve always run because of the Army but i’ve been retired 4 years now but it’s now that i’ve been putting more miles i had a 230 month mile my most and average between 110-130 every month
Yesss he mentioned minutes, the best way to train in the summer, unpopular opinion
At 52, my weekly feel good milage is between 55-60 miles per week. I went to 70 miles the other week and I "felt it"!
Danny Jacobs I run 45-60 miles a week. You don’t recommend 70 then?
Unfortunately my mileage was a little bit to long try to hit 250- 300 km a month but like you said injury it is knocking to my door to often. This time it will be long recovery for sure. So I need to think about my volume in the future , but I don't want to 😥. Greeting still from England.
What about the type of work you do? Do you work at a desk or hard labor? I work a physically demanding job and some days I walk 20+ miles a day. On hard days I try to reduce my training but it’s tough when I have a goal mileage for the week. I’m pretty new to running (started a few years ago) so I’d love to hear what people do who work labor intensive jobs.
I Seth did you ever heard of the Swiss race Sierre Zinal (Kilian Jornet just crushed the CR by 4min this weekend)? It's part of the Golden Trails Series. I think this race would suit you perfectly. You should consider racing in Europe anyway once and as a Swiss Runner I would of course like to see shredding the Swiss Trails in the Alps. Best regards Jan ohhh and by the way: all the best of luck for Pikes Peak
So I am doing the full Pikes Peak Marathon and I am wondering your tips on race week Nutrition! We have all heard so many things on "carb loading" and decreasing protien but I want to know what you think? Even what you eat for race day breakfast? Thank you and WE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
I had been wanting to ask you these questions for a while now. I really related to a lot of those points that you raised Seth. I am 39 yrs old and am trying to run my first marathon this year, Oct 20 in Auckland. I had really bad IT band issues last year in trying to train for a marathon, so am really fearful of pushing it too much this year. I am torn about what to aim for my first marathon, to just finish and be happy, or to set a time and push myself to achieve it.
Maybe a suggestion for a discussion could be around the mental side of preparing for your first big race? I ran when I was younger, high school, but literally not again until 2 years ago when I was overweight and needed some direction. I am really enjoying running again, but as I haven't been in a race for such a long time or had to work hard to achieve a physical performance goal for a long time, Im unsure on how to prepare, approach it.
Thanks a lot. Also, thanks for some comments on my Strava and the kudos, much appreciated Seth.
Counting miles is a complex issue. For example, take this session.
2 miles easy, 1 mile of striding straits jogging bends, 16x400 with 200 jog recovery, 2 mile easy.
Do you count this session as 11 miles - or 4?
Makes a big difference if you are counting miles weekly and you do two similar sessions a week.
11 miles
Did you mean you ran 20 miles? The screen says 30 miles/32km!
He probably meant to put 20 miles because 32 km is 20 miles
He did 20 miles
His strava said he did 20 miles yesterday so I am assume he meant 20 miles. Most likely just a typo anyone can do at anytime.
@Cindy lou Betris I will just say this and leave it at that. This should be the very first rule for any social media platform. If you are not comfortable with other people reading what you post on any social media platform don't post it.
Great advice thanks
Hi Seth. In terms of volume, injuries are a determining factor (the further away from an injury you are the longer you can allow your runs to be). As you suffered from an injuries for several weeks, you ramped up fairly quickly to longer runs. Have you followed any specific back-to-run program and where do you trace the limit of "too much too soon" (knowing that you are already training for a marathon that short after your injury)? Thanks
Great video. Are you coming to Europe any time soon?
It would be nice to hear examples for each one of these factors and to get a little more specific. Maybe another video idea :]
How much miles do you like to run in a shoe before retire them? Long run shoes and racing shoes? My racing shoes last me around a year, I use them in speed workout and racing
I base it on what I'm training.
Half marathon. I double (13.1 miles) 26.2 miles per werk.
Marathon 52.4 miles/week or
26.2 milesx2.
50 mile ultra...50x2= 100 miles/wk
You’re kidding right..?
I guess that peak development for marathon 25-30 years I guess depends if I already reached my potential right? There are plenty older runners PRing in their sixties, right?
I am slow runner in my early thirties but I still hoping for better times.... :(
Aside from volume, what are some other key topics in running a beginner should study?
Andrew F from my own experience, proper running form (good posture, elbows, tucked close, shoulders low, no heel striking, etc.). For me it was for two main reasons, to ease the wear and tear and it also allowed me to run for longer times/further distances.
For me, I think I will try to run 30 miles per week I don't know it is too much or too little ? usually I run 10 miles on both Saturday and Sunday, and for weekday evening I will try to 4 miles on Tuesday, 5 miles on Wednesday and 6 miles on Thursday. any suggestion for me to improve my volume?
In my opinion, milage is a very poor way to track training volume for people frequently running up mountains. An 80 mile week with 20,000 feet of climbing is WAY harder on the body than an 80 mile week without. Thinking purely in terms of milage will either discourage people from running vert when they should be, or it will cause people to overstress themselves trying to reach an unreasonable milage goal on tough terrain. If you're not simply tracking volume by time, you should be tracking milage in conjunction with a weekly vert tally. That's my two cents :)
Have you ever suffered bone stress? I got to run 15k and 21k races in the past, when I weighted some 70-75 kilos, now I'm on the 85 kilos mark and back to running but apparently my legs can't take it, not even some 30min run! Have you suffered from this and or shin splints ans how did you took care of it without stop running
Hey mate, I am getting over shin splints. I was stubborn and kept running with them and they did not get better. Eventually I took 10 days off, and returned with a barefoot 4k beach run. So glad I did because it helped me so much and also built up some more strength in my legs.
Can you review the Fujitrabuco Pro
Hi Seth how many weeks shut be my block need a Rest
Do you stop to take breaks at all or just run straight through on your long runs?
My coach gives me my milage, which ranges from 50-60 per week.
Are you running Amsterdam? I am between that and Frankfurt a week later. Which would you recommend?
I’m running Amsterdam 👍🏻
@@SethJamesDeMoor I will say hi if I see you. I will be in the back :) goal 3:55
@@zissac4780 sounds good!
QD: run until it hurts, then run a little bit less.
Would you recommend the Hoka Bondi 6 or the Hoka Clifton 6 for marathon training (not racing)? I am training for my first marathon and want a Hoka so I am not getting beat up on my increased volume. Thank you in advance.
Ryan Secord Both are great shoes for high milage with a lot of cushion. I prefer the Cliftons 6 to train in but they could also be the race day shoe. Depending on your goals and preference. Good luck!
Ryan Secord definitely the Clifton’s. The bondi’s have a little more cushion but they’re too heavy in my opinion.
Rik Hartman I don’t think they could be a race shoe in my opinion
Oooo definitely try out that new Clifton 6. It’s pretty darn great!
Well 30 miles = 48 km not 32 km
When is the next giveaway?
When saying how far you ran today you said you ran 20 miles but you wrote 30 miles on the screen
I think I’m first.
Noice
S
Get to the point faster man.