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Article: 3 Essential Tips for Improving Your Running

3 Conseils Essentiels Pour Progresser en Course à Pied

3 Essential Tips for Improving Your Running

Hi there, I hope you are well!

Currently in full preparation for my first Ironman , which is also the biggest challenge of my life so far, the volume of training is considerable.
Especially on running, since I have been running 4 times a week for several months now.

As a reminder, I did the Paris marathon in 2022, and an ultra marathon in 2023 during which I covered 120km in the middle of the Sahara desert (the video of this incredible adventure is right here.)

So I'm starting to get familiar with running, I who hated it a few years ago. 🏃‍♂️

That's why, through this email, I want to share with you 3 absolutely essential tips for optimal progress in running. 📈

These tips apply regardless of your level and your goal, so whether you're training for a sub-3 hour marathon, or simply preparing for your first ever run, be sure to apply these 3 tips during your training.

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1️⃣ Fundamental endurance

Basic endurance is the foundation of any running training program. So-called “basic endurance” runs are long runs that involve running at a light intensity, at which you can maintain ease of breathing throughout the run.
Basic endurance is around 65 to 75% of your MHR (maximum heart rate), and around 60-65% of your MAS (maximum aerobic speed).

If you don't know your MHR or MAS, a good indicator of whether you are in basic endurance or not is that you should be able to hold a conversation without getting out of breath during your run.

By training at this pace on long runs, you'll allow your body to gradually adapt to the demands of racing. It also allows you to accumulate mileage and volume without putting too much strain on your body and your muscle and tendon structures.

2️⃣ Split sessions

Interval sessions are an effective and essential way to increase your maximum aerobic speed (MAS).
Basically, improving your VMA will allow you to run faster and longer. Pretty cool, right?

These interval training sessions consist of alternating periods of intense effort and periods of active recovery.🥵

By regularly including interval training sessions in your training program (at least once a week), you will stimulate your cardio-respiratory and muscular system in a specific way, which will allow you to progress quickly and effectively.

⚠️ Be careful though, unlike basic endurance runs, interval sessions are much more demanding for the body, whether on the nervous system (overall fatigue), or on the muscular and tendon structures.
So be careful not to overdo it, and listen to your body if you experience any discomfort or pain.

3️⃣ Muscle strengthening

Strength training is often overlooked by runners, but it is essential to prevent injuries and improve your performance. 🏋️‍♂️

By strengthening the muscles around your ankles, knees or hips, you will increase your ability to withstand the muscular and tendon stress associated with running, and in particular the stresses associated with interval training as we have just seen.
Simple exercises such as squats and their variations (Bulgarian squats, lunges, etc.), leg extensions, calf extensions, or stability exercises can make a big difference and are essential for your progress and longevity in running.

So here are my 3 special running tips for this week, which will allow you to run faster, longer, and above all without pain.
Obviously, as in any other sport, you have to be patient and the most important thing is to progress in the long term, so don't rush and trust the process as they say.

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With that, it's time to put on my sneakers and go do the basic endurance run. 🏃‍♂️

Have a nice day and above all, strength to you! 🦍

The taféfé

Baz

 

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