The repeated bout effect is all about preparation. Once you’ve trained your legs for the downhills, you’re likely to experience less soreness, less muscle damage and a smaller loss of function, especially in the later miles of a trail ultra.
In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with renowned ultrarunning coach Jason Koop. Jason is the head ultrarunning coach at Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), as well as the author of “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning,” editions one and two. Rick and Jason chat about various topics related to training and racing in the … Read more
In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with ultrarunner Christian Zepeda. Christian is running from Utah to Mexico in memory of his mom, who passed on due to cancer, and to support and inspire others to appreciate their health. Below are the specific areas that Rick and Christian chat about during this episode: 1. … Read more
In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with renowned ultrarunning coach Jason Koop. Jason is the head ultrarunning coach for Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), the author of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning (editions 1 and 2) and the author of the UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification. Rick and Jason chat about … Read more
This case study demonstrates that bone mineral density can remain stable across a competitive season, despite repeated exposure to extreme endurance stress.
How to spot decoupling in an athlete’s training data, and evidence-backed strategies to train durability for trail ultrarunning.
Why runners fade in trail ultras can be explained by an athlete’s durability, meaning their ability to maintain performance as fatigue accumulates. This article explores the concept of durability and why performance tests aren’t predictors of ultrarunning success.
In this episode of “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with Sid Garza-Hillman, an ultrarunner, author, nutritionist, and ultra race director. Sid discusses the mental barrier many people experience when thinking about participating in an ultramarathon, as well as how training for and racing an ultramarathon can change one’s perspective on life for … Read more
In this episode of ‘All Things Endurance Podcast,’ host, Rick Prince chats with Natasha Swartley, a wilderness EMT, trail race medic and ultrarunner. Rick and Natasha discuss the importance of self-autonomy as it relates to endurance athletes, and specifically athletes that are often by themselves in trail-based environments. Below are the specific areas that Rick … Read more
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