Q&A #73 - Pre-run mobility work; Combining marathon and 70.3 training; Solid vs. liquid carbs in racing
Feb 13, 2020
Discover how dynamic mobility work can enhance your running performance with a quick pre-run routine. Learn effective strategies for balancing training between a 70.3 triathlon and a marathon, ensuring optimal recovery and workload management. Dive into the debate on solid versus liquid carbohydrates during races, exploring how each impacts performance and digestion. Whether you’re an athlete easing back into running or juggling back-to-back events, this podcast is packed with practical insights to elevate your training game.
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Pre-run Dynamic Warm-up Routine
Perform a dynamic warm-up routine before every run to improve joint mobility and running mechanics.
Use exercises that cover major muscle groups and include spinal and core mobilization for stability.
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Combining 70.3 and Marathon Training
Focus your training primarily on the 70.3 triathlon and add longer runs with marathon pace segments.
Be mindful of recovery after long runs and adjust training intensity accordingly to avoid injury.
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Solid vs. Liquid Carbohydrates in Racing
Solid carbohydrate foods digest more slowly than carbohydrate liquids, allowing slower calorie absorption.
This separation aids rapid fluid and electrolyte absorption, especially in hot conditions with high fluid needs.
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Q&A #73 - Pre-run mobility work; Combining marathon and 70.3 training; Solid vs. liquid carbs in racing
Why and how to do mobility work before running (with link to video of 5-minute routine)
How to combine training for 70.3 and for a marathon - with the marathon 2 weeks after the 70.3
The argument for solid (including gels) carbohydrates in racing vs. liquid (EP#218 follow-up)
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