The Running Explained Podcast s5/e29 (RE-RUN) How to Get Faster on Low Run Volume Training with Kim Nedeau, CES
Aug 28, 2025
Kim Nedeau, an elite mountain runner and coach known for her expertise in alternative training methods, shares valuable insights on thriving with low run volume and high overall training volume. She challenges the myth that more mileage equals better performance. Nedeau discusses the psychological and physical benefits of personalized training, including the importance of consistency and effort management. She emphasizes the significance of cross-training and strength exercises in preventing injuries while enhancing endurance, making it a smart choice for today’s runners.
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From Low-Mileage High Schooler To Injured Collegiate
- Kim started running competitively in eighth grade and succeeded on surprisingly low mileage in high school.
- She later increased mileage in college, suffered injuries, quit, then returned using diverse training to excel in mountain races.
Run Volume Versus Training Volume
- Low run volume training replaces running miles with other endurance work while keeping total training volume high.
- That alternative training must be purposeful and often weight-bearing to support running adaptations.
Recreate Long Runs With Combo Sessions
- Combine run segments with cycling or elliptical to recreate a long-run stimulus without continuous running.
- Use back-to-back or combo sessions (no rest between segments) when a full long run risks pain or injury.