The format of SOUP is going to shift a little. Here's what you can expect.
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Part 2 of our conversation into the considerations for your first ultra marathon. In today's episode we focus mostly on the mental aspects of getting it right.
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Today we dive deep into the mind of ultra runner and coach Ellie Greenwood.
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Should you run a marathon before signing up for an ultra-marathon? Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss that question in today's Coaches' Corner.
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Amelia Boone is the most accomplished obstacle course racer on the planet. Now she's running ultra marathons.
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Should ultra runners train for speed? Short answer: yes! And, that's the topic of this edition of Coaches' Corner with David Roche, Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden.
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We've learned about foot strike patterns but never quite like this. What's the role of sensory feedback and shoe cushioning on foot strike and on your running patterns? Today we get deeper insights into these issues so you can make more informed decisions about your shoe choices and running mechanics with Missy Thompson, PhD.
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How do you handle adversity in the moment? Do you have a mental training practice? You know that ultra-marathon running is as much mental as it is physical. RISE to train your mind as well as you train your body.
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Runners need to run. Ultra-marathon runner need to run a lot. But could you be more effective spending some of that time cross-training?
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Luke Nelson is a physician assistant, race director, husband, father, and public lands activist. He’s been on the podium at many of the top ultras, set course records, and has set numerous FKTs of mountain linkups and traverses. And, in August of 2018, he placed 8th at the legendary Tor de Geants.
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True or False: Injuries are usually predictable and preventable. Coaches David Roche, Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss their answers in our ongoing series, Coaches' Corner.
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Part 2 (of 2) in this extraordinary interview with Dr. Megan Roche. We talk about everything from research to coaching to dysfunctional eating to experiencing joy in a lifestyle of running. Megan Roche is a medical doctor, coach, scientist, book author, and exceptional trail runner.
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Meet the incredible Dr. Megan Roche…physician, extraordinary athlete, coach, scientist, and book author.
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Performance metrics are important for optimizing outcomes. True or False?
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Everything you should know about the foundations of a good diet from one of today's leading practitioners, nutritionist Nancy Clark, RD.
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True or False: There’s a minimum volume of running required before adding any structured workouts (such as intervals or hills) becomes more useful than simply adding more volume. Listen to learn what some of the top trail running coaches have to say.
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Nicola Giovanelli joins us to talk about when to walk vs run on inclines, how can poles help, use water in your weighted vest...practical gems from this top athlete and applied scientist.
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Marlene Giandolini, PhD and Sebastien Pavailler, PhD are biomechanists who work for Salomon. Today, they bring us insights from their research and the applied intersection of biomechanics, trail running, and shoe design. We discuss everything from trail runner kinematics to shoe drop to foot swelling. So much valuable and new information in this one!
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Gianluca Vernillo, PhD is one of the world's leading scientists studying mountain ultra trail runners. Today he brings a vast amount of science and practical insight from his years of studying the uphill, downhill, and other physiologic features of extreme endurance running in the world's toughest mountain courses.
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How do the best endurance athletes partition their training? And, what does the science show about how you should design your interval workouts? What should you do for work duration, rest duration, total work, frequency, and effort level? These are the principle issues we discuss in this episode. And, we wrap up with parting advice from Dr. Seiler that you must hear if you're going to become your ultra best.
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