Choose Strong #38 How to successfully train and race a 200 Mile ultramarathon | And other KEY training tips
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Dec 1, 2023 Discover the secrets to training for a grueling 200-mile ultramarathon. Learn why individual context is crucial for personalized training plans. Sally shares effective journaling techniques to track mindset and motivation. Gain insights into optimal fitness and injury prevention through strength and mobility work. Explore vital mental strategies for enduring multi-day efforts. Delve into the importance of sleep management and practical gear choices. Finally, uncover key takeaways to foster persistence and a strong mindset in achieving your endurance goals.
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Customize Training Around Your Life
- Training plans must consider each athlete's unique life variables and constraints.
- Copying others' plans without accounting for career, sleep, injuries, and genetics invites frustration.
Prioritize Total Fitness
- Build overall fitness, not just running fitness, to sustain days of movement and little rest.
- Cross-train and include strength so you avoid breaking down before the start line.
Invest Time In Aerobic Base
- Spend months building an aerobic base before adding intensity; aim for 3–4 months of base work.
- Use heart-rate based training and add cross-training to safely increase volume.