I'm 60-ish, but only 3 years into my running addiction. This early in my running journey, PB's are somewhat frequent. In 2024 I set new PB's in every distance up to marathon. Much of the credit goes to ya'll for the many training tips but also for the motivation I take from feeling like I get to share in your experiences. THANK YOU.
Fully agree on all your points. The biggest impact for me was the mobility work on waking. 15 min routine and 1 month alleviated a niggle no one could fix in my hamstring. Absolute game changer.
Stopped to comment on "bigger runners". 70 kilos is 155 pounds. I weighed more than that in 9th grade. I race at 210 lbs. Now I don't feel so bad about being in the bottom of the pack.
Mobility work, thanks to your meeting with Vlad, has been a game changer for me, too. The biggest improvement has been to my form, and therefore my natural stride length and then overall my speed return for the same cadence. That makes me faster :)
Hello. Can you please make a video with the mobility training that you do each morning? Or if there is any already can you point to it? I have the same problem with the Achille's tendon.
Check out Vlad Ixel’s channel and there is a great mobility video on there. I think it’s literally called something like mobility for runners. I do it every day pretty much 😊
Summary: 10 Key Things Runners Should Know in 2025 1. Fueling for Bigger Athletes: Larger runners (over 70 kg) require more fuel during races, even at slower paces. Proper carbohydrate intake (70-100g/hour) and frequent gel use can significantly improve performance. 2. Rotating Running Shoes Reduces Injuries: Using at least two pairs of shoes (one for easy runs and one for speed) reduces injury risk by 39%. Alternating shoes changes the stress on muscles and keeps footwear fresh. 3. Carbohydrate Loading Before Races: Strategic carb-loading (8-12g per kg of body weight) for 2-3 days before a race is as crucial as training, providing the body with sustained energy and better performance benefits than advanced running shoes. 4. Switch to Arm Heart Rate Monitors: Arm straps are more comfortable, accurate, and rechargeable compared to traditional chest straps, enhancing the running experience without discomfort or chafing. 5. Using AI for Training Plans: AI tools like ChatGPT can help design running schedules, suggest speed and tempo sessions, and provide insights. While it doesn’t replace a coach, it serves as a good starting point for structured training. 6. The Concept of Matches: Treat each race as a “match” with a limited number you can “burn” annually to perform at your best. For instance, 2 marathons or 6-8 half-marathons per year is sustainable. Distinguish between “racing” and simply participating in races for fun. 7. Strength Training Focus: Runners should prioritize heavier weights with lower reps (5-8) instead of endurance-focused gym workouts. This creates a different stimulus for muscles, complementing running. 8. Walking for Better Running: Walking 20,000 steps daily offers low-impact benefits, improving Zone 1 fitness, reducing injury risks, and enhancing overall running performance. 9. Mobility Over Flexibility: Mobility exercises (improving joint range of motion) are more impactful than flexibility workouts. Even 10-15 minutes daily can prevent injuries like Achilles pain. 10. Heat Training as an Altitude Training Alternative: Heat training boosts blood plasma and thermoregulation, offering performance benefits within 7-10 days, unlike altitude training, which takes weeks and is better suited for elite athletes.
@@dr_mohdabuhasan hmmm I don't really have a plan, it is more a set of guidelines that I go by. I can PM them to you if you'd like. I'm 47 now, I was 45 when I was in Taiwan. fyi, it took me about 15 years to BQ and then after that another 5 years to get a sub 3 (in fact, sub 2:55). I'm still looking to PR with a sub 2:50 now, we'll see!
I’ve got way too many trainers myself, but being a RUclipsr is not an excuse option for me. I’m a running shoe addict and I have a problem. I have 3 pairs of Endorphin speed 3’s, 2 pairs of Novablast 3’s, 1 pair of Novablast 4’s, a pair of Vomero 17’s, and a pair of Glycerin 20’s, oh and a pair of Vaporfly’s.
What do you mean, too many running shoes? 😂 I think I have 16 pairs in rotation from track to trail to road, spikes, carbon plated, comfy long run shoes, minimalist shoes...
3 pairs of Hoka Clifton 9, 3 pairs of Adidas Boston 12, 2 pairs of Adidas Adios Pro 3, Hoka Speedgoat 5, Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra and a pair of Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 in the mail.
@StangspringDK hey since you have boston 12 i recently bought them and the right shoe is kind of poking in my arch is this normal for boston 12 or this is a lacing problem or i have to buy half size down i bougth uk8 btw
Great advice for me as a beginnen runner👍. As Fitnesscoach, I would advise against lifting in running shoes though because you don't need cushioning but rather stable ground beneath your feet, so rather lose the shoes altogether or get lifting shoes for some heel support if needed.
Hi there! Thank you for another great informative video 🙏 I'm definitely going to start on the strength & mobility training for 2025 💪👌 wishing you both a really great run-tastic new year ✨🎉😎
I would probably have more things to comment on or ask about, but the first thing I will do in this video is about the heart rate arm band. My background in heart rate sensors is when I weighed 98 kilos back in 2009 and decided to reverse the situation, among other things, by going for walks, doing them if possible at a certain heart rate range and for this I bought a simple Polar (without GPS). Then another more complete Polar (without GPS), when I went running. Then my first Garmin (I'm now on my 3rd)... always with a chest band. Until the end of October I bought the Coros arm band. I doubted its reliability and accuracy but a priori if you put it on correctly it seems to measure in a similar way to the chest band. But without the oppression of the latter (if you want it to measure well it has to be as tight as possible), the friction that could occur, etc. Now I go without that constraint, more free… I am still slow as a lame 🐌, but I have “unleashed” myself… BTW: mine is orange too 😊
I rather enjoyed this video. Would love to see a study on athletes adding a walking protocol as apart of their training plans and what the effect is on their performance.
Ugh, so true on the fuelling. I struggle to get my fourth gel down me during a marathon, let alone the 5-6 I should probably take as a 72-73kg runner going at 4:15/km pace. I can't stand them in those latter stages of a race!
@@IssieAndLife good point; carb drinks I've tried but tend to not enjoy carrying a bottle ... or don't trust the carbs in the drinks on the course ... chews I definitely need to try!
@@davidrogers7787 That's a fair point! I try and stash my bottles somewhere, or I use a running vest. Definitely don't use a new product on race day. Hope you enjoy chews :)
So heat is relative, when training for runs in spring, it definitely helps to train in the gym, whichs tends to be warm and rather humid, especially doing the harder things there.
I have never seen any empirical data behind the idea that shoe foam needs a day to "recover". I've seen the claim but in trying to dig down to the source it has never been studied in a lab. I would add gut trainability to your list. It appears that we can train our gut to absorb more than 90-100 grams of carbs per hour. This might only matter for Ultras but could be a game changer. If you haven't definitely watch one of the many David Roache interviews about his Leadville CR.
I so appreciate your videos. I think you guys are great so authentic. So take this in that context, I keep hearing things that I feel like as an educated amateur are obvious and you guys are coaches! A larger athlete needs more fueling for the same effort as a smaller one. You just figured that out this year? And Ben you’re a former triathlete nutrition is gospel. I don’t know if you’re just saying this to make it more relatable, but if it’s true, you guys are coaching people please do some more research.again appreciate you guys truly❤❤❤
Hey, thanks for the kind words. Very nice of you. But I think you misunderstood my point about fuelling. I wasn’t talking about the same effort, I was talking about the fallacy that many bigger amateurs have that if they are running slower and in zone 2 and, in theory, less effort (let’s say complete instead of compete) that they don’t need to take on as much fuel as runners who are pushing themselves and potentially in zone 3 etc. the bigger athletes still need more. And that sentiment is very prevalent , hence my point 😊
Great points, guys. Thanks. Can you share the link to your mobility routine (if you have already a video on it), please. You've sold me. One day we will have to meet up, guys. Im in Hatyai
When I was 19 (decades ago), I ran my first race. It was a 28k race. I was fit by doing martial arts. And I had run about 3-4 times for more than 1 hour. But I did fairly well in this race (considering it was my first, and comparing to anything I can do today as an older person). So the question is, why was I able to do it? It can't be that running a handful of times prepared me for that race. I think that the answer is that besides youth and fitness, my job had me walking 8 hours a day. I think my aerobic fitness was high, not because of the extreme anaerobic training I did at a somewhat regular basis, but rather because of my daily walking. Which was a lot (though it didn't feel so at the time). Walking can be a great fitness tool.
On the other hand, the issue of shoe rotation, I wish I could simultaneously have 2 or more shoes for training and some for race day but, in my case, the economy is very restrictive and the shoes that are moderately or more effective for this (protect, etc.) are not cheap… 😇🥺🤷🏻♂️
great stuff.., thank you. I really really like mobility you work but for some reason, I always skip it. I should definitely start working that back in. In addition to the step count I used to get a huge amount of steps every day then my job changed and I got started less steps though still a lot of steps, but I wanna get my step count back up
Awesome work. Very happy for you! Just be careful about the longevity of the approach. I’m talking decades rather than a couple of years (which I think people can probably sustain). Good luck though 😊
@@gwills8771I don’t see a link. But I think it’s the Coros HR Monitor. Just checked, it’s about 89 euros. Does anyone know if it works with Apple Watch?
Regarding heat training, could someone in a cooler climate achieve this by severely overdressing for their run? Do you think that could offer the same benefit?
Heat training for sure. I go to thailand twice a year usually and race well after. Its tough going. The hardest part staying off the chang😂 Where in thailand was this video Looks nice and quiet away from distraction Are you going to khonkaen on the 12th Im doing the half There is a big opening to set up running camps in thailand similar to kenya Ive not heard of anything like that but i think it would work well if set up in isssan or quiet areas
Any thoughts on running in minimal shoes or barefoot? I run in Vibram Fivefingers for my college and am finally injury free. I do speed work in them, aerobic runs, long runs. Quite enjoyable
Perhaps you guys could have a word with my wife! Yes, I am running in this heat. I live in Australia; either run on a hot day or don't run for four months.
Thank you for another video! However the coros hrm part left me with some questions. So what is the main improvement in comparison with the chest strap from (I believe I can write that name since you’re not sponsored) garmin? It is hard to believe that chest strap was less accurate, being not optical and right over your heart. And added value like advanced running dynamics, storing the training even without watches, which you don’t have with arm band, and working on a battery for hundreds of hours, so you literally have to relax a battery once per year.
Hey, good questions. So the chest strap is still arguably more accurate but only just. The gap between chest strap and arm strap is small in comparison to chest strap to wrist based. I never used the analytics the Garmin gave me anyway and what we were finding was not that we had to change a battery once in a blue moon, it was that when we did change the battery the strap started to malfunction. I went through about 4 straps in first 3 years in Thailand. Could be the additional humidity but it was starting to really aggravate me. So USB is a god send. No more fiddly changing. If Gamrnin got their act together and made their chest strap USB chargeable I dare say I’d use that instead! 😊
AI will soon be able to replace most what running coaches do esp with program development. Once your smartwatch is connected to whatever AI coach you have-it will be able to provide personalized recommendation. The one element AI and robots won't be able to replace for awhile is the emotional connection and empathy because AI doesn't know what running feels like.
Are you in Thailand? I am in Thailand and would like to know you and meet you if it is ok for you. I have done 11 marathon and going for 12. Want to have some guidance to improve the speed. Thank you.
As a diabetic I think I would feel very sick stocking up on so many carbs over 2 or 3 days. Any advice on how to handle that? I have never ran for longer than 13 km (got injured in an interval session). I hope to do my first half marathon this year but think I'm gonna struggle with getting enough carbs in.
I've been given the Coros arm HRM. I'm struggling to get it to work on Garmin fenix 6 pro 😵💫😵💫😵💫 It's still reading the wrist monitor 😪 I'm sure I'll sort it....or throw it out of the window 😂😂
there are major benefits to training in the cold (sub zero Celsius) too, some of which can only be realised in the cold (mitochondrial biogenesis regulation being the key one).
@@ivyr336 how is easier than why. Here's a mouse study with the main point above but you can find a range of research on cold exercise benefits pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5545200/.
Have you heard of hotworx? I don’t know if they have treadmills but they do have other cardio machines. I myself wouldn’t do it because I have seizures when I exercise in that kind of environment. If you don’t have epilepsy or some other medical condition that makes you sensitive to the environment you should be safe as long as you stay properly hydrated.
I am a 225 pound firefighter and I trail race with either 35 or 70 pounds of gear on my back. After the first few km, I need a MINIMUM of 100 cal per km and 1.5l hydration per hour. I actually burn closer to 140-150 calories per km and 2l per hour if going hard, but it is really difficult to keep that intake the whole race. After 20km I have to drop the pace quite a bit for calories and hydration to keep up.
I ran a lot from the age of 18 to 55 every day 5 km and also different ball games. Today I am 62 years old and my knees are ruined. The orthopedist says when we are young the endorphin euphoria while running makes us ignore the future damage of the efforts on the knees.
I have zero fuel requirements when I run. I've been low carb for a couple of years now and only take water on long runs. My running has improved too so win win.
You run half marathon distances with no gels ? I was pretty against them in the beginning but the energy spurt I get from taking one mile 9 is pretty wicked
AI is here to stay mate, better learn to work with it. If you've found it bad for runners, then it's probably because you've been asking the wrong questions.
Sorry to see you go, Pierce but if you unsubscribe simply because someone talks about something like that then perhaps it’s not the right channel for you and your needs. I wish you all the best though 😊
Yes great video Ben and Mary. You have such a good channel. I am 16 now and I do Vlad Ixels hip and feet mobility 20 mins each night before bed along with massage gun and foam rolling and I do strength work short repeatable sessions 5 times a week focused mainly on my hips and core as I had some foot issues and found that this cured it. I am obsessed with running when I am not doing it I am watching it. Keep it up your videos are amazing and so informative. 😊 Hope you had a great festive season
I'm 60-ish, but only 3 years into my running addiction. This early in my running journey, PB's are somewhat frequent. In 2024 I set new PB's in every distance up to marathon. Much of the credit goes to ya'll for the many training tips but also for the motivation I take from feeling like I get to share in your experiences. THANK YOU.
Fully agree on all your points. The biggest impact for me was the mobility work on waking. 15 min routine and 1 month alleviated a niggle no one could fix in my hamstring. Absolute game changer.
Stopped to comment on "bigger runners". 70 kilos is 155 pounds. I weighed more than that in 9th grade. I race at 210 lbs. Now I don't feel so bad about being in the bottom of the pack.
Yeah, a lot of prople 180cm+ weight less than me and i think i am not that heavy (74kg)
Thanks for this lol, i was like “I’m 125lbs, am i a bigger runner?! What’s 70kg in lbs?!”
I'm 98kg and just imagining how sprightly I will feel once I drop down to 90kg!
I started running at 110kg and have dropped to 92kg.
I’m 5’9”, my goal weight is 80kg. That still being ‘bigger’ seems wild to me.
Mobility work, thanks to your meeting with Vlad, has been a game changer for me, too. The biggest improvement has been to my form, and therefore my natural stride length and then overall my speed return for the same cadence. That makes me faster :)
Racing my debut marathon on Tuesday. Perfect timing for a reminder to carb load. Wish me luck
All the best🎉
Geeeeeveeee ummmmmm you got this
Hello. Can you please make a video with the mobility training that you do each morning? Or if there is any already can you point to it?
I have the same problem with the Achille's tendon.
THIS
Check out Vlad Ixel’s channel and there is a great mobility video on there. I think it’s literally called something like mobility for runners. I do it every day pretty much 😊
Summary: 10 Key Things Runners Should Know in 2025
1. Fueling for Bigger Athletes: Larger runners (over 70 kg) require more fuel during races, even at slower paces. Proper carbohydrate intake (70-100g/hour) and frequent gel use can significantly improve performance.
2. Rotating Running Shoes Reduces Injuries: Using at least two pairs of shoes (one for easy runs and one for speed) reduces injury risk by 39%. Alternating shoes changes the stress on muscles and keeps footwear fresh.
3. Carbohydrate Loading Before Races: Strategic carb-loading (8-12g per kg of body weight) for 2-3 days before a race is as crucial as training, providing the body with sustained energy and better performance benefits than advanced running shoes.
4. Switch to Arm Heart Rate Monitors: Arm straps are more comfortable, accurate, and rechargeable compared to traditional chest straps, enhancing the running experience without discomfort or chafing.
5. Using AI for Training Plans: AI tools like ChatGPT can help design running schedules, suggest speed and tempo sessions, and provide insights. While it doesn’t replace a coach, it serves as a good starting point for structured training.
6. The Concept of Matches: Treat each race as a “match” with a limited number you can “burn” annually to perform at your best. For instance, 2 marathons or 6-8 half-marathons per year is sustainable. Distinguish between “racing” and simply participating in races for fun.
7. Strength Training Focus: Runners should prioritize heavier weights with lower reps (5-8) instead of endurance-focused gym workouts. This creates a different stimulus for muscles, complementing running.
8. Walking for Better Running: Walking 20,000 steps daily offers low-impact benefits, improving Zone 1 fitness, reducing injury risks, and enhancing overall running performance.
9. Mobility Over Flexibility: Mobility exercises (improving joint range of motion) are more impactful than flexibility workouts. Even 10-15 minutes daily can prevent injuries like Achilles pain.
10. Heat Training as an Altitude Training Alternative: Heat training boosts blood plasma and thermoregulation, offering performance benefits within 7-10 days, unlike altitude training, which takes weeks and is better suited for elite athletes.
6 weeks training intensively in Taiwan two summers ago permanently benefited by running by a lot. I've hit some big PRs because of it!
Can you share your plan and btw whats ur age
@@dr_mohdabuhasan hmmm I don't really have a plan, it is more a set of guidelines that I go by. I can PM them to you if you'd like. I'm 47 now, I was 45 when I was in Taiwan. fyi, it took me about 15 years to BQ and then after that another 5 years to get a sub 3 (in fact, sub 2:55). I'm still looking to PR with a sub 2:50 now, we'll see!
I’ve got way too many trainers myself, but being a RUclipsr is not an excuse option for me. I’m a running shoe addict and I have a problem. I have 3 pairs of Endorphin speed 3’s, 2 pairs of Novablast 3’s, 1 pair of Novablast 4’s, a pair of Vomero 17’s, and a pair of Glycerin 20’s, oh and a pair of Vaporfly’s.
i am also guilty of this.... novablast 3, 4 superblast 2 , boston 12, reebok floatride, adidas switch forward, NB 1080 v12,
What do you mean, too many running shoes? 😂 I think I have 16 pairs in rotation from track to trail to road, spikes, carbon plated, comfy long run shoes, minimalist shoes...
3 pairs of Hoka Clifton 9, 3 pairs of Adidas Boston 12, 2 pairs of Adidas Adios Pro 3, Hoka Speedgoat 5, Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra and a pair of Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 in the mail.
@@edithgruber2125 my inspiration 🙌
@StangspringDK hey since you have boston 12 i recently bought them and the right shoe is kind of poking in my arch is this normal for boston 12 or this is a lacing problem or i have to buy half size down i bougth uk8 btw
good video, motivated to run more! can you make the video on the mobility training you do?
Great advice for me as a beginnen runner👍. As Fitnesscoach, I would advise against lifting in running shoes though because you don't need cushioning but rather stable ground beneath your feet, so rather lose the shoes altogether or get lifting shoes for some heel support if needed.
Hi there! Thank you for another great informative video 🙏 I'm definitely going to start on the strength & mobility training for 2025 💪👌 wishing you both a really great run-tastic new year ✨🎉😎
I would probably have more things to comment on or ask about, but the first thing I will do in this video is about the heart rate arm band.
My background in heart rate sensors is when I weighed 98 kilos back in 2009 and decided to reverse the situation, among other things, by going for walks, doing them if possible at a certain heart rate range and for this I bought a simple Polar (without GPS).
Then another more complete Polar (without GPS), when I went running.
Then my first Garmin (I'm now on my 3rd)... always with a chest band.
Until the end of October I bought the Coros arm band.
I doubted its reliability and accuracy but a priori if you put it on correctly it seems to measure in a similar way to the chest band.
But without the oppression of the latter (if you want it to measure well it has to be as tight as possible), the friction that could occur, etc. Now I go without that constraint, more free…
I am still slow as a lame 🐌, but I have “unleashed” myself…
BTW: mine is orange too 😊
Awesome content guys, I got so much out of this that I can’t easily adapt to my daily running 10/10 👍
I rather enjoyed this video. Would love to see a study on athletes adding a walking protocol as apart of their training plans and what the effect is on their performance.
Well you’re in luck as we’re just finishing a 30 day step challenge 😂
Ugh, so true on the fuelling. I struggle to get my fourth gel down me during a marathon, let alone the 5-6 I should probably take as a 72-73kg runner going at 4:15/km pace. I can't stand them in those latter stages of a race!
Have you had a go with carb drinks and chews, as well as varying the gel product brands and flavours.
@@IssieAndLife good point; carb drinks I've tried but tend to not enjoy carrying a bottle ... or don't trust the carbs in the drinks on the course ... chews I definitely need to try!
@@davidrogers7787 That's a fair point! I try and stash my bottles somewhere, or I use a running vest. Definitely don't use a new product on race day. Hope you enjoy chews :)
So heat is relative, when training for runs in spring, it definitely helps to train in the gym, whichs tends to be warm and rather humid, especially doing the harder things there.
What country are you in? I’ve just discovered you guys - I’m starting running this year. I went out for my first run yesterday. I’m very excited.
Great informative video as always. 😊 Wishing you both a happy and healthy New Year.
Hi, thanks for another great vid. Do you think you could make a video showing your 15 minute mobility routine please?
I have never seen any empirical data behind the idea that shoe foam needs a day to "recover". I've seen the claim but in trying to dig down to the source it has never been studied in a lab.
I would add gut trainability to your list. It appears that we can train our gut to absorb more than 90-100 grams of carbs per hour. This might only matter for Ultras but could be a game changer. If you haven't definitely watch one of the many David Roache interviews about his Leadville CR.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24286345/
I so appreciate your videos. I think you guys are great so authentic. So take this in that context, I keep hearing things that I feel like as an educated amateur are obvious and you guys are coaches! A larger athlete needs more fueling for the same effort as a smaller one. You just figured that out this year? And Ben you’re a former triathlete nutrition is gospel. I don’t know if you’re just saying this to make it more relatable, but if it’s true, you guys are coaching people please do some more research.again appreciate you guys truly❤❤❤
Hey, thanks for the kind words. Very nice of you. But I think you misunderstood my point about fuelling. I wasn’t talking about the same effort, I was talking about the fallacy that many bigger amateurs have that if they are running slower and in zone 2 and, in theory, less effort (let’s say complete instead of compete) that they don’t need to take on as much fuel as runners who are pushing themselves and potentially in zone 3 etc. the bigger athletes still need more. And that sentiment is very prevalent , hence my point 😊
Great points, guys. Thanks. Can you share the link to your mobility routine (if you have already a video on it), please. You've sold me. One day we will have to meet up, guys. Im in Hatyai
yeah, mobility becomes a issue, especially for older people
Bigger runners, if i dropped 28kgs to reach sub 70 my family would think im dying.
I was not going to subscribe, but your crew had me at border collie. Border collies and running = more fun.
When I was 19 (decades ago), I ran my first race.
It was a 28k race.
I was fit by doing martial arts. And I had run about 3-4 times for more than 1 hour. But I did fairly well in this race (considering it was my first, and comparing to anything I can do today as an older person).
So the question is, why was I able to do it? It can't be that running a handful of times prepared me for that race.
I think that the answer is that besides youth and fitness, my job had me walking 8 hours a day. I think my aerobic fitness was high, not because of the extreme anaerobic training I did at a somewhat regular basis, but rather because of my daily walking. Which was a lot (though it didn't feel so at the time).
Walking can be a great fitness tool.
On the other hand, the issue of shoe rotation, I wish I could simultaneously have 2 or more shoes for training and some for race day but, in my case, the economy is very restrictive and the shoes that are moderately or more effective for this (protect, etc.) are not cheap… 😇🥺🤷🏻♂️
great stuff.., thank you. I really really like mobility you work but for some reason, I always skip it. I should definitely start working that back in. In addition to the step count I used to get a huge amount of steps every day then my job changed and I got started less steps though still a lot of steps, but I wanna get my step count back up
I race every weekend and i just hit sub 3 in the marathon so racing every weekend works just fine for me
Awesome work. Very happy for you! Just be careful about the longevity of the approach. I’m talking decades rather than a couple of years (which I think people can probably sustain). Good luck though 😊
Love the all the points. Gonna look into that arm heart rate band. Hating the chest ones. Feels so restrictive Thanks!
Is there a link to the one referenced in the video?
@@gwills8771I don’t see a link. But I think it’s the Coros HR Monitor. Just checked, it’s about 89 euros. Does anyone know if it works with Apple Watch?
Regarding heat training, could someone in a cooler climate achieve this by severely overdressing for their run? Do you think that could offer the same benefit?
Thanks for sharing, very interesting
Is there a good ten minute mobility routine you recommend?
I’m looking forward to the step challenge video.
Love your dog coat❤
Heat training for sure. I go to thailand twice a year usually and race well after.
Its tough going. The hardest part staying off the chang😂
Where in thailand was this video
Looks nice and quiet away from distraction
Are you going to khonkaen on the 12th
Im doing the half
There is a big opening to set up running camps in thailand similar to kenya
Ive not heard of anything like that but i think it would work well if set up in isssan or quiet areas
Any thoughts on running in minimal shoes or barefoot? I run in Vibram Fivefingers for my college and am finally injury free. I do speed work in them, aerobic runs, long runs. Quite enjoyable
Perhaps you guys could have a word with my wife! Yes, I am running in this heat. I live in Australia; either run on a hot day or don't run for four months.
Thank you for another video!
However the coros hrm part left me with some questions. So what is the main improvement in comparison with the chest strap from (I believe I can write that name since you’re not sponsored) garmin?
It is hard to believe that chest strap was less accurate, being not optical and right over your heart.
And added value like advanced running dynamics, storing the training even without watches, which you don’t have with arm band, and working on a battery for hundreds of hours, so you literally have to relax a battery once per year.
Hey, good questions. So the chest strap is still arguably more accurate but only just. The gap between chest strap and arm strap is small in comparison to chest strap to wrist based. I never used the analytics the Garmin gave me anyway and what we were finding was not that we had to change a battery once in a blue moon, it was that when we did change the battery the strap started to malfunction. I went through about 4 straps in first 3 years in Thailand. Could be the additional humidity but it was starting to really aggravate me. So USB is a god send. No more fiddly changing. If Gamrnin got their act together and made their chest strap USB chargeable I dare say I’d use that instead! 😊
crank the wood stove, jump on the trainer with no fan. if theres a big puddle of sweat at the end your doing it right.
AI will soon be able to replace most what running coaches do esp with program development. Once your smartwatch is connected to whatever AI coach you have-it will be able to provide personalized recommendation. The one element AI and robots won't be able to replace for awhile is the emotional connection and empathy because AI doesn't know what running feels like.
Hi Ben, are you going to do more of a deep dive about your mobility routine like an instruction video?
He suggested this video in another comment: ruclips.net/video/REgr5erjb0M/видео.htmlsi=JQEPgBXglbJrpoP0
Can you post your mobility routine?
Can you show us your mobility routine?
Are you in Thailand? I am in Thailand and would like to know you and meet you if it is ok for you. I have done 11 marathon and going for 12. Want to have some guidance to improve the speed. Thank you.
As a diabetic I think I would feel very sick stocking up on so many carbs over 2 or 3 days. Any advice on how to handle that? I have never ran for longer than 13 km (got injured in an interval session). I hope to do my first half marathon this year but think I'm gonna struggle with getting enough carbs in.
you injured ben? calf support??? Enjoyed watching👍
Hey Garry, no just tight calf muscles at the moment so I’m managing my way through it with compression, mobility, foam rolling and custard creams 😂
What brand of arm heart rate strip did you mention? Thank you much!
I've been given the Coros arm HRM. I'm struggling to get it to work on Garmin fenix 6 pro 😵💫😵💫😵💫 It's still reading the wrist monitor 😪 I'm sure I'll sort it....or throw it out of the window 😂😂
Trying to search you videos to see if you have recommended mobility exercises?
Go find Vlad Ixel on RUclips and find his mobility for runners video! Game changer 😊
there are major benefits to training in the cold (sub zero Celsius) too, some of which can only be realised in the cold (mitochondrial biogenesis regulation being the key one).
Huh, why?
@@ivyr336 how is easier than why. Here's a mouse study with the main point above but you can find a range of research on cold exercise benefits pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5545200/.
I have the Corus HR band but find it poor on zone 2 runs doesn’t pick up the HR properly
I just carb load everyday to be on the safe side 😅
Thank for all the inspirational videos look forward to more in 2025 ,have a great New year
Do you have any recommendation on the mobility training you are doing?
Vlad Ixel
Julia. Reppel
So we shouldn’t buy 2 pairs of the ASIC Superblast 2 and run with them only (smile) 😅
would running a treadmill count as heat training? As you get absolutely roasting and don't have to spend £££££ on going somewhere warm
wear a hoodie
Muscle doesn’t know where you train and neurons doent care
Have you heard of hotworx? I don’t know if they have treadmills but they do have other cardio machines. I myself wouldn’t do it because I have seizures when I exercise in that kind of environment. If you don’t have epilepsy or some other medical condition that makes you sensitive to the environment you should be safe as long as you stay properly hydrated.
Today I found out, that I m heavy
I'm now a bigger runner 😢
Heat training is the poor man's altitude training. Not all has the luxury of going to an altitude training 😁
I am a 225 pound firefighter and I trail race with either 35 or 70 pounds of gear on my back.
After the first few km, I need a MINIMUM of 100 cal per km and 1.5l hydration per hour.
I actually burn closer to 140-150 calories per km and 2l per hour if going hard, but it is really difficult to keep that intake the whole race.
After 20km I have to drop the pace quite a bit for calories and hydration to keep up.
I ran a lot from the age of 18 to 55 every day 5 km and also different ball games. Today I am 62 years old and my knees are ruined. The orthopedist says when we are young the endorphin euphoria while running makes us ignore the future damage of the efforts on the knees.
I have zero fuel requirements when I run. I've been low carb for a couple of years now and only take water on long runs. My running has improved too so win win.
You run half marathon distances with no gels ? I was pretty against them in the beginning but the energy spurt I get from taking one mile 9 is pretty wicked
Low carb is so much better than dealing with fueling
@@JamFlexx Yes, multiple times.
@@easy_paces It's worked well for me.
AI will for sure replace human coaches. Sorry Ben. ;)
Nah, room for all. No way a robot gets the emotional side of it all 😉
Garmin coach on my forerunner is solid asf, and free.
@@ThisMessyHappy AI can summarize what others have stated but it can't relate the actual personal experience. AI can inform but it can't CONNECT.
I clicked because I wanted to know what was better than alt training 😑
Heat training is… on your wallet 😉
Loved this channel but unsubscribed because of the AI suggestion. It's bad for the environment and bad for runners. You should know better.
Off you go then
AI is here to stay mate, better learn to work with it. If you've found it bad for runners, then it's probably because you've been asking the wrong questions.
Sorry to see you go, Pierce but if you unsubscribe simply because someone talks about something like that then perhaps it’s not the right channel for you and your needs. I wish you all the best though 😊
Yes great video Ben and Mary. You have such a good channel. I am 16 now and I do Vlad Ixels hip and feet mobility 20 mins each night before bed along with massage gun and foam rolling and I do strength work short repeatable sessions 5 times a week focused mainly on my hips and core as I had some foot issues and found that this cured it. I am obsessed with running when I am not doing it I am watching it. Keep it up your videos are amazing and so informative. 😊 Hope you had a great festive season
hahahahahahaha 😂