“If the most common question I get asked is, ‘How do I run a fast marathon?,’ the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th … most common questions have something to do with diet, running form, sleep, footwear, stretching, weights; anything but actual running. American runners seem to have an unending fascination with all these extra-curricular activities, yet we continue to get slower at running marathons … If you want to improve your performance in the marathon, stop worrying about minimalist shoes, caveman diets, and new-age running form, and start worrying about getting out the door and running a little more than you did last week. High mileage works!” -Pete Gilmore
No shit. But some smart recovery and core strength work can help keep you healthy enough to do that high mileage. The keys to improvement are stress, rest, and consistency over time. You can’t do 2 of those 3 things if you’re on the sidelines.
No shit. But some smart recovery and core strength work can help keep you healthy enough to do that high mileage. The keys to improvement are stress, rest, and consistency over time. You can’t do 2 of those 3 things if you’re on the sidelines.
it isnt “no shit” how many threads on this forum about running are about crossfit/minimalist/pose? check my posts ive been consistently been a huge advocate of high mileage.
can you send me some literature for the core work preventing injuries?
Word I agree whole heartedly being a fat slob myself that likes to partake in a huge feast ;o) Did you get my PM about the fit? i thought you would pm back.
thats interesting, so if i run 100 miles a week that means i dont have time to eat healthy “cave man diet” or to even discuss it? run more, run faster, there i said it, took me 1 second, but i guess i shouldnt have wasted my second on this forum because i missed a chance to run one foot which could have helped me in my next marathon
No shit. But some smart recovery and core strength work can help keep you healthy enough to do that high mileage. The keys to improvement are stress, rest, and consistency over time. You can’t do 2 of those 3 things if you’re on the sidelines.
Sure, as soon as you send me some literature showing that excessive repetitive use doesn’t cause injuries.
And by the way, I’m a proponent of high volume. I just think there’s a place for some balance in one’s physiology and lifestyle choices that can help improve the adaptation to the stresses of high running volume. I’m not saying run 40mpw and do a bunch a yoga to get better at running. I’m saying run 100mpw and be smart with your prep and recovery to help ensure that you can 110mpw next week. That’s what will allow you to get to a high standard of running.
No shit. But some smart recovery and core strength work can help keep you healthy enough to do that high mileage. The keys to improvement are stress, rest, and consistency over time. You can’t do 2 of those 3 things if you’re on the sidelines.
And away we go…!
Well you see core strength will help because all marathons next year will consist of 100 situps at each aid station before you are allowed anything… So you better start workin on it.
Possibly we are obsessed with the extra curricular stuff because the majority of runners are injured half the time
Just listened to a Bobby McGee podcast where he said running technique is the most important factor … Not endless miles with poor form. Said it is no different to swimming, in that good form, and technique should be obsessively applied. In the same interview (with Gordo) he said barefoot running, run-walk method and biomechanics are very important. He was at the time doing a speaking tour on the Pose method.
But, then again, he’s just one of the great modern running coaches. … Who should be ignored in the name of endless miles
If you run 100miles/week, your form will be(come) efficient. The problem is rather how you get there without getting injured, especially if you start late (older than early 20s).
Possibly we are obsessed with the extra curricular stuff because the majority of runners are injured half the time
Just listened to a Bobby McGee podcast where he said running technique is the most important factor … Not endless miles with poor form. Said it is no different to swimming, in that good form, and technique should be obsessively applied. In the same interview (with Gordo) he said barefoot running, run-walk method and biomechanics are very important. He was at the time doing a speaking tour on the Pose method.
But, then again, he’s just one of the great modern running coaches. … Who should be ignored in the name of endless miles
how could he say something different when he promotes. the poser method…
for most the poser method is poor running technique since their body is not made for that ;-0