Why I Run TWICE a DAY! (Benefits Of DOUBLE RUN Days)
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In todays vlog documenting my training for a 70min half marathon i talk about my experience of running twice a day in my current training block an the benefits of double run days has had on my race results. Disclaimer: Please note that double runs will not work for everyone. Replicating my training directly could result in injury so please build up your training slowly like i have done for the past 2 years. If you enjoy the vlog please like and consider subscibing for more running videos.
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that's a good puddle
It’s a biggen 😂
Hi Ben. Since I’m doing doubles at low intensity hearth rate, my runs are less boring, level of fitness improved quite a lot and my body is less beaten up after quality runs. Greetings from Beijing ✌️
Thats the biggets benefit for me also. I can maintain a high mileage but my body recovers quicker and feels less beat up than say trying to run 2 or 3 long runs a week. Breaking it down into smaller chunks certainly helps me :)
I've run twice-a-days in past, and it has indeed resulted in increased fitness. It's just it takes a lot of willpower to go out in the morning and then ALSO in the evening. Anyways, good video! 👍
Actually crazy that a 16K at 4”30 is an easy run for you 😂 recently started running again and a 5K at 5”00 is a big workout for me
:) my easy would be around 6,5-7 :)
Aha it's normal easy run for most runner is more between 5'30"-6'30". 👍
I know right that’s my all out 10k pace and that’s his easy pace
Cuz maybe youse are unfit?
3k at 8:30 is a big workout for me 😭
There is some good science that has been done which shows that double runs improve mitochondria function compared to longer single runs and independent of glycogen depletion. I’m not a high mileage runner and I’ve been doing them. It’s difficult but feels so good to complete the second threshold workout. Thanks for this channel.
definitely gonna try this out, thanks!
Enjoying your channel Ben. Love The X Talons, my favourite for trails.
Thanks Daz! They are so light as well, would like to race an xc if I get a chance :)
Just subscribed, love the channel so going back through old videos. You should try getting up to dedham, about 15 miles up the A12 in spring to see Constable country for something different. Great videos
Yes love that area! Ran the SVP 50k through there last year /)
I'm a boxer but enjoying run since coz of the covid there is no competition and running is my workout. And enjoying ur channel quite of information u got.
Best of luck with your training. Glad to hear you enjoying the content :)
Just found your channel Ben and love your content - really inspired to try and up the intensity and distance (after a couple of years of gradually getting back into it after 15 year break) and hit some good times. I’ve been doing double runs for a few months now as part of my commute - easy 9km to work in the morning then flat out 5km on the direct route home, 2-3 times a week. Probably the biggest gains I’ve had as a result. Anyway thanks for the tips and the inspiration!
Will add this to my marathon training. Good reasons you mentioned. Thanks. 👍🏻
Double run is the best! I started to run double distance fore a couple of months ago, and i love it 😁🏃♂️
I used to love running to and from work for my double runs. I loved getting back home especially after a night shift and not having to get ready to go out before I could shower, eat and get some sleep. Saved petrol as well! I just had to be organised at the start of the week to have clothes in place to change into once I arrived at work and had showered there.
nice and easy...Runs at my goal half-marathon pace haha
Great video!
Thanks for letting us know the benefits of double runs, have been thinking about this for a while and planning to start with two days double runs with easy pace
Hi Ben, I'm down in New Zealand. Am a completely new runner, middle-aged, and bit overweight but fit and can walk a fair distance at a good rate and no problems. Completed my first-ever 5k park run last weekend. Walked fast and jogged where I could. Took me 45.30 🤣🤣 I would like to start to try and run the whole way and would be grateful for any suggestions as to best thing to do.
This used to be me about a month ago,started running the full 5km and the times came down from 40min to 38min then 34min and today a PB 32min. I also never used to run ever,age 35
Good work Ben, I’m going to try double runs soon
Thanks buddy! One hell of a run today I see on strava 😱 great effort
I’m thinking about starting two-a-day training. Not sure about a plan just yet, but eventually I’ll get there!
definitely going to see about doing this when it’s lighter in the mornings
Hey man, this is about my 3rd video I've watched on your channel and I've really enjoyed it. I've just started to get back into serious running as I stopped a few years ago while at college/Uni. Love the benefits of the double run days that you shared!
Wondering, what's your VO2 Max? Mine is about 58-62 according to my Garmin Venu. (Also roughly how long can it take to see an improvement in your VO2 Max, do you know?)
And you've probably said elsewhere on the channel, but I was wondering what's your HM target? :)
Love this new video!
Thanks Meggy!
I used to run twice to split up my runs.
After discovering the Wim Hof 3 pillars I run more times because my legs say nothing but hell yes.
I used to reduce mileage from painful stiff calves.
Now I seek twice the vertical gain sigh zero soreness.
If you’re serious about your cardiovascular system.
You’ll do Wim Hof
I am an old and slow runner. But since I have done some double runs from last year, I have seen the benefits. However, not all my doubles are running, if I feel sore I will just hop onto my indoor bike. But I will do sth twice a day during week days. Another benefit if I may add, double-day allows me to run daily, now my rest day is just when I skip the morning run but then I will run in the evening. Your easy runs are 'so fast' for me, what is your VO2Max. I enjoy your informative and humble character video. Tqvm.
Another great vid Ben. 👍🏻 watch out for the covid police on that 2nd run. Joking 🙃
thank you!
Great video!! Thank you
Thanks billy
Can anyone recommend a good running watch that isn't hundreds of pounds? A really useful feature would be a pacing indicator to keep me on target. If it beeps if I drop below pace then all the better.
Do you think you'd get a similar benefit cross training, rather than another run. I can only run alternate days at the moment due to an achillies niggles but am trying to do more swimming and cycling👍🏻
i know this is an old vid but if you can do 20 reps of 300 at a certain pace with 30 sec rest that is far slower than your actual 3k pace. You could go faster than those reps in a 3k
I recently ran a 3k race, feel free to check that vlog out. I prefer to do ‘slower’ reps with less recovery as I tend to target longer races which I benefit more from less rest rather than speed if that answers your query :)
You should check out the Salomon Pulsar… fantastic shoe if you need some grip and still want to fly… ;)
However, some single longer runs (15 + miles) are still needed, especially if training for marathon or longer…
You aren’t very visible wearing all black. Try going for more colours when out in the lanes, especially in the snow. You want cars to see you.
Hi Ben. How many double run days do you do per week? Never done them but am keen to give it a go after watching this. Thank you.
I currently do them about 2/3 times a week depending on what I’m training for :)
Please can you make a full week running schedule for beginners and intermediate
Hello Ben, thank you for sharing this. What is the reason for running easy recovery runs in the morning and hard runs in the evening?
I'm considering running twice a week, but including more cross training
Hi, ben very nice video
Loving the content Ben, only thing I would say is check the Covid regs as currently in the UK you are only permitted to go outside for exercise once a day, I’d hate for you to get fined. Safety first and that.
Thanks buddy! Appreciate the feedback and will bare that in mind.
Lmao what a sad state of affairs
I have done this a handful if times but i need to fit the bike ans swimming in too so doble runs tough. Might try a week of it though. So did you cjanfe from out and back to a loop mid run to avoid that ppnd sized puddle? Good choice ha
Do you warm-up, cool-down, shower, stretch etc after both runs?
Lmfao your easy pace is as fast as my sprinting pace hahaha
aha! And yet were all runners, that's the beauty of the sport :)
I have one question
Can you stop during your long runs, base runs and recovery runs. Cuz I consider it a crime to stop. Please answer.
I run 3 times. 2.5km for each one
Do you not listen to music? That would drive me crazy
Should I run twice a day or even every day of my muscles ache?
Will running each day ward off Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness?
This guys trying to run half marathon in 70 minutes!!! I’ve only ever been able to run barely under 100 minutes
I've been running THREE times a day for years! Come on, keep up, it's 2023! We can't be having kids feeling TOO adequate on social media!
Screw kids and young people am I right
Could you swap this around so you do a session in the morning and then a recovery run in the evening?
I know this is an old comment but pro runners/ college athletes tend to do sessions in the morning and easy runs at night from what I've seen. Could also depend on when your energy levels are the highest.
Chicken pie 🥧
You must be very free, lots of spare time.
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Glad I didn’t have to get my feet wet 😂
Anyone in 2024?
Running twice a day is normally only recommended when doing 200k/week right? U will not fully recover since cortisol levels r nit dropping enough? Also u really run on this on asphalt? So if u older, dont run 150km weeks, beginner, afraid of injury this is really bad advice then. The strain on u body is much higher as growth hormone is dropping, cortisol is high, digestive system is abrupted etc. I understand u level is high, u r younger. But too advice people to build mileage this way seems that u lack alot of knowledge - that is for people dont running 200k weeks or even building up to it.
For me double running is used instead of longer single runs. I find it puts less stress on my body, specifically the impact related fatique, and allows me to maintain high milage but reduce injury. The video is simply sharing my experience of using double runs in my half marathon train block (peaking at 140km a week)- take from it what you wish, please take the time to read the description of the video
@@BenIsRunning yes doing these long runs and big mileage i can see it works well. Suppose the video isnt aimed at intermediate runners. Love u other videos! Cheers.
Double running as described by Ben on this video is not bad advice. Anyone who is thinking of trying it will most likely already be at a certain level of fitness and endurance. It does not matter if running 50 or 100 miles a week so long as you listen to your body and don't push through if struggling. It's just running, one foot in front of the other, don't complicate it. To be an improving runner you only really need to do 2 things. Sometimes run a bit further than you want to and sometimes run a bit faster than you want to.