Science Of Ultra

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**Science Of Ultra**

For endurance athletes who want to do more than improve race performance. How you sleep, think, eat, and move all play a role in helping you Become Your Ultra Best!

Latest Episodes:

Travel Nov 28, 2019

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A massive how and what on traveling, including cameo appearances from numerous elite ultra runners.

Ditch the gels? Nov 14, 2019

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I sat down with Spring co-founder Rafal Nazarewicz, PhD to talk about using real foods in ultras.

CC16 Are you overtraining? Nov 07, 2019

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Is overtraining common among ultra runners? Are you running too much? Can adherence to the mantra of consistency open a gateway to overtraining?

CC15 Is Specificity Important? Oct 24, 2019

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How much do your training runs need to look like the race or event to maximize your performance? That's the basic question behind the term 'specificity'. Our four coaches address these ideas in today's Coaches' Corner.

The Long Run Oct 16, 2019

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What is the 'long run'; can it be too short; can it be too long? Today we simplify and demystify this enigmatic workout.

Stress...Response Oct 10, 2019

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How valid are the most commonly held beliefs in exercise training that assume a reliable and specific adaptation to a specific workout - do this workout and get that result ? In this episode, I explain why we now view these ideas as too simplistic. We dig into how the basic principles that underly the majority of exercise training plans owe their origins to a theory of pathological stress-response patterns, which may not be reliable across the spectrum of sports. Then we take a four-step approach to getting it right, or at least better.

CC14 Are Tech Metrics Useful? Sep 25, 2019

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Technology gives runners the opportunity to run according to readouts and feedback from devices. To what extent should you use them?

Downhill Running Aug 14, 2019

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In recent episodes we've explored how you can train your mind and body. The third area for training is craft. Everything from pacing, to hydration strategy, to gear choices, to foot care are part of your craft. Today, the part of craft we're going to explore is downhill running. Downhill running is a skill. It requires deliberate practice and can not be mastered just by training the body or running downhill a lot without putting at least some thought into it.

CC13 Tapering Aug 07, 2019

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Is there a general formula you can apply to taper properly for an event? Find out how our coaches approach tapering with their athletes.

Interval Fundamentals Jul 18, 2019

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You can train our mind, body, and craft. In recent episodes on training your body, we skimmed the surface of training endurance and economy. If you run a lot of miles, often on race-like terrain and run all out for short bursts a few times per week, you're doing the majority of the work that will improve your body's capacities. To further extend stamina, you may want to run comfortably hard intervals, the topic of today's episode.

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