Everyday Ultra Balancing Life and Training, Recovery Tools, Weighted Vests, Treadmill Strategies & Mental Grit for Ultrarunners
Sep 17, 2025
Explore the art of balancing life and training with practical tips on flexibility and recovery. Discover the benefits of varying your terrain during speedwork and maximizing treadmill strategies. Learn how weighted vests can enhance strength for serious athletes, while everyone else might need to stick to safer methods. Gain insights into managing intensity and reframing tough runs into learning experiences. This engaging discussion provides actionable advice for anyone looking to sharpen their ultrarunning game!
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Puppy Forced A Training Reset
- Joe found and adopted a puppy mid training for Kodiak 100 and had to immediately modify his schedule.
- He used the experience to stress flexibility and to avoid neglecting life priorities for training.
Prioritize Weekly Volume Over Daily Perfection
- Be flexible with daily sessions and evaluate training on a weekly volume and priority basis.
- Move workouts around to protect life responsibilities and reduce stress instead of chasing perfect daily execution.
Do Short Sessions When Time Is Tight
- Do something rather than nothing when time is short; short sessions beat skipping entirely.
- Show up for the available time and learn to manage schedule mistakes without harsh self-judgment.