Everyday Ultra Caffeine Strategy for Ultras, Heart Rate Training, Foot Care, and More! Q&A Episode
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Feb 21, 2025 Listeners dive into essential strategies for optimizing ultra training and race-day performance. Heart rate training is critiqued, with a focus on the benefits of understanding one's body through perceived exertion. Discover the advantages of ketones for endurance and practical tips for improving recovery, especially for shift workers. Caffeine strategies are explored for mental boosts without crashes, while foot care techniques, including blister prevention and sock selection, are key topics. It's a treasure trove of insights for aspiring ultrarunners!
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Train by RPE
- Train by rate of perceived exertion (RPE) instead of heart rate.
- RPE is more accurate than heart rate, which is affected by many variables.
Heart Rate for Easy Runs
- Use heart rate to stay in easy zones, especially for newer runners.
- Heart rate helps provide an objective measure for easy runs.
Assessing RPE
- If unsure about RPE, go slower and ask your coach.
- Record your voice and send it to your coach to check RPE.