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If I told you the answer is to race less, run less and probably train slower, would you believe me?
In today’s interview, we’re going to begin to understand why it’s normally better to run slower than we feel like we should and why sometimes the best strategy is to spend less time running.
On our show this week is Jeff Gaudette, the founder of RunnersConnect, who was also a several time Maine state champion in high school, received multiple NCAA All-American awards while at Brown University, and finally completed his career as a professional runner for the Hanson’s-Brooks Distance Project in Detroit, MI.
Jeff explains to us the dangers of running easy runs too fast and the benefits of tailoring your training to your specific fitness level.
Here are some of the things we talked about:
The absolute importance of specific strength work to avoid injuries.
Why strong body control is the key to long-term injury-free training, and some specific general strengthening exercises worth trying.
How the optimal race schedule may be structured and why your racing schedule may be slowing your fitness progression.
Why a training community or team is extremely valuable to all runners.
If you’ve ever experienced an injury, or ever will experience one, this is a must-listen interview! After listening, let us know some ways you’ve stayed injury-free.
Links and resources mentioned in this interview: The Lunge Matrix as a WarmupIntelligent, Injury Free Training: Interview with Jeff Gaudette
Yoga for Runners: How to Integrate Yoga into Your Training Regimen. Our Interview with Sage Rountree
Training for Trail Races and Ultra Runs: Interview with 2012 USA Mountain Running Champion Sage Can
How Antionio Vega Won The US Half Marathon Championships Running All His Workouts on the Treadmill
How to Dominate Running Multiple Marathons: Interview with Chuck Engle, Winner of 148 Marathons
Humerous Running Lessons Learned from Author Bob Schwartz
The Problems With Traditional Marathon Training Plans and The Magic Long Run Formula
Registered Dietician and Olympic trials qualifier Emily Brown Answers Your Nutrition Questions
Why Running Slower on Your Easy Days Helps You Run Faster and Keeps You Injury-free
Interview with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
How to Integrate Strength Training Into Your Running Schedule
The Importance of Strength Training and How to Easily Incorporate It Into Your Training Schedule
How to balance your training. From finding time as a parent to progressing to minimalist shoes, running expert Amanda Loudin shares her expertise.
What can you learn from one of America’s best marathoners?
How to persevere and change your mentality when you struggle in training
How do you change your mindset about what is possible with your running
How to structure your training for continued, long-term improvement while still racing well at a variety of distances throughout the year?
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