Science Of Ultra
Summary: For endurance athletes who want to do more than improve race performance. Learn how to eat, sleep, think, and move better. Become your ultra best!
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V̇O2max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use per minute. It's a metabolic rate that can be sustained for 6-10 minutes. Why do you hear so much about it in running, when competitions are so much longer. Maybe your V̇O2max isn't something you should ever focus on.
Today’s episode is meant to introduce the key concepts and functional goals of improving endurance and economy so that you can improve stamina. Today, we also explain endurance as a capacity and how to increase endurance within the context of consistency for sufficient and relative weekly volumes. We also outline how to progress training volume of easy running and how to test your bioenergetic and physiological capacity profile with an easy run test.
Workouts stress your body. The rest of the day is when you improve. That's recovery - getting back to pre-workout capacity and getting stronger. Shawn Bearden, Ian Sharman, David Roche, and Krissy Moehl discuss recovery in today's Coaches' Corner. Watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com
As we begin to dissect the three domains of training - mind, body, craft - start by answering Why and What. Then we can decide How to train. Your answers are unique to you. This episode will give you definitions and guidance on answering Why and What for yourself.
The format of SOUP is going to shift a little. Here's what you can expect.
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.
Today we dive deep into the mind of ultra runner and coach, Ellie Greenwood. We discuss everything from competition vs participation to the benefits of multidirectional sports in the development of a trail runner to how she prescribes intensity in training the athletes she coaches. You can connect with her at https://sharmanultra.com Twitter: @eLLiejG Facebook and Instagram: EllieJGreenwood
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. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com
Amelia Boone is the most accomplished obstacle course racer on the planet. Now she's running ultra marathons. What does it take to make that transition? What do success and failure look like to someone so dominant in one sport and very good in another? What motivates and drives Amelia's passion for endurance sports? We learn about all these topics and more in today's conversation, which is an in-person interview near her home California.
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. Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com
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 running patterns? Today we get deeper insights into these issues so you can make more informed decisions about your training with Missy Thompson, PhD. Connect with her: Researchgate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melissa_Thompson10 Instagram: flcexercisescience Twitter: FLC_Exercise Science Facebook: FLCExerciseScience
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.
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? You can reach: David Roche at https://SWAPrunning.com Ian Sharman at http://www.sharmanultra.com Krissy Moehl at http://krissymoehl.com Shawn Bearden at https://ScienceOfUltra.com If you want to submit a True/False statement for us to discuss on a future episode of Coaches’ Corner, send it to shawn@scienceofultra.com
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. Our conversation today is mostly about his preparation and experience in that race but we get into a lot more as well.
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. David Roche https://swaprunning.com Ian Sharman https://www.sharmanultra.com Krissy Moehl http://krissymoehl.com Shawn Bearden https://www.scienceofultra.com
