One year ago I started a couch to 5k program and the thought of running for 2 MINUTES straight seemed impossible! Lol A year later I can run for an hour straight! Massive improvement! But that 2 hour goal is not too far away! Thanks for the content!
I’m so encouraged to see this I’m about two months into couch to 5 k and I’ve repeated a few weeks and I can kind of run now for a few miles but it still feels like death. 2 hours seems so far away
From a physiological point of view, it’s way harder to go from running 5k to running 2h everyday but I think from a psychological perspective it’s kinda easier’ish since it’s getting fun. Just don’t rush the process, trust the process
In both of my marathons I cramped up around mile 23, and now that I look back, I hardly ran over 2 hours. Only about 3 times when the weekend long run got long enough. I'm following a 50k training session (for a marathon) and i'm now running 2+ hours twice a week for 4 of the 12 weeks, and i can feel my legs getting stronger. Thanks for the confidence that I made a good choice, love your videos!
This is very motivating! I started doing 1.5 hours minimum everyday with my Sunday runs being longer and longer. I started doing this on January 2nd and I am committed to doing it all year long. I’m about 265 and I really want to get down to a healthy weight. A healthy weight for me would be 180.
I am a beginner runner. I watch a lot of youtube videos like yours. I'am 58, I actually started with research on intermittent fasting and healthy food. Then I started to run 6 months ago. You are so passionnate when you take about running program, you really inspire me. In the past I always believed that I can't run. Thanks to people like you for the sharing of information and experience, now my goal is next season half-marathon in Paris. 😉
Keep at it mate. I am jealous that there are still so many things you get to experience for the first time. Take your time with all of it, not just because it's good for your joints and tendons, but also so these new experiences keep coming your way for a long time. Tears of pain will be there. Tears of joy as well. İt's all worth it. Stay healthy and passionate✌🏼
QOD: Your channel and others helping a lot! (Sage, Ben Parkes, kofuzi) When I started I followed a 12 weeks 5K plan on my garmin app and gave me a good baseline what is easy run, steady state run, recovery run, intervals etc.
I did steady state run training during an Ironman training block a number of years back. I had my best stand alone marathon time as well as a 5k PR because of that. I unfortunately got away from that type of running and haven’t been able to have the same success. So looking forward to getting back to that. Thanks for the video Seth!
QOD: i train by myself, for road runs i use the garmin connect plans, it really helps, for mountain runs i try to mimic the altimetry and to improve form, strengh and things like these i use youtube (yours, Sage.....)
great video, i really like the idea of 2hour+ training runs. I feel as that is a great way for me to also condition and run that steady pace to help prep for marathon race day!
Thank you for your insights and enthusiasm! This training period I have been using a combination of my Garmin HR training(full spectrum) and jack Daniels 2Q program. Averaging about 40+ miles a week. I also try to implement yours, Sage, and Strength running into my overall plan.
QD: 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald, and picking up additional tips and tricks from RUclipsrs like yourself and Sage (currently on his base building plan)
amazing video, love how you are so into peak performance and go into the physiology and anatomy to push yourself to new limits. Keep it up Seth!!! May God bless you and your family!
First QD: for training I threw a dart 🎯 at the internet and it landed on cool running. There are beginners to advanced training plans for the 5k-marathon distances... I’ve had pretty good luck working through the half plans... I have had a 2:06 half... down from a 2:45. Right now time in the day is the biggest hurdle... during the school year I am very busy as a stay at home dad that my allotted time takes a big hit... constantly getting creative to get any miles I can... just gotta keep chugging....
RUclips mostly. I had my first summer season when i really got hooked on running, its a blessing, two weeks ago i did my first half marathon, solo in a snowstorm at night, it was a rite of passage, om gonna try to run all winter but i cant wait for next summer its gonna be such a blast. Thank you!
I'm kind of on the later end of this idea. Was a competitive road cyclist for close to 30 years, made it to 2 Olympic Trials. Rode 300+ miles a week for many of those years. Quit in 2014 at age 46. Now I am 51, running only for aerobic workouts and racing. Yesterday I hit my fastest 5k since high school, even though I never run over 8 miles. I think all those years of long rides gave me a strong aerobic base.
Seth, I like so much to find your videos they are very Much helpful, I’m 51 old men viejo and running about 70/w, appreciate your knowledge about it. I will prying for you to conquer your gol in Atlanta OPQ. keeping an eye in minerals, the nerves system is your energy generator All the best AD/ I follow the book train plans of the 2e of Advance Marathoning
My go to running source would be on RUclips. The running tips, soothing music, and stories of historical sites are the best. And putting those videos out there for other runners to enjoy. Now that I’ve come across your channel I think I want to spread my wings a bit and learn about my own body’s running abilities. By the way I very much enjoyed your video so far I’m going to watch more of your channel.
QD: I've used a couple of Hal Higdon plans for half marathons with a few tweaks to have more of a taper. Going into my first Marathon next April I've chosen a Runners World plan as there were lots of detailed plans for different time goals. I think seeing the distance and time goals for each session will help me to keep my pace in check.
There are definitely two schools of thought: Pile on the miles through the whole week or a single long run once a week with intervals, medium, recovery, and tempo runs. Like everything else, it depends on the person. My friend had to put in 70 mile weeks in order to BQ. On the other hand, I did the varied distance training, plus weight lifting and BQ'ed. We are about the same age, height weight, ect. It took both of us about 2 years of running marathons before we actually BQ'ed. It really comes down to the person. If you are the type that has no problem with logging miles daily because you find it unappealing to push through the intervals to meet the interval goals then you should consider the piling on the mileage approach. However if you can do the intervals and can push yourself to meet the goals for the intervals you are doing, then mixed approach might be for you. Piling on the mileage does take time and can be monotonous. One the other hand, intervals (if you are doing them right) aren't a whole lot of fun either when you first start doing them. When I say doing them right, I mean you should be giving it 100% to hit your time goal for your interval and only resting for the specified time before the next. You will know you are doing them right, when you doubt whether or not it is even possible. This can be a grueling process and I can understand why people wouldn't want to go this route. You will know your ready when hitting your interval goals aren't even given a second thought. Again, you got to know and be honest with yourself before picking a training program.
Not on the same level but I run 3k every other day with 10kg weight, do a beep test every other day, and used to run 10k every Sunday. (Because of the army I mainly run to maintain certain time goals needed instead of for indurance) Now I've switched to doing 22k interval runs every Sunday (I run to the nearest bigish town and get the bus back) and my god interval training is a killer but it's really improved my speed and not only my stamina. Anyway your comment was really impressive 70m a week is mental. You and your mate are mental honestly, good effort yeah!
@@Amelia-vk4jt If you can stick with the intervals it definitely pays off physically. I have been long distance running about 12 years. When I first started I thought a 70 mile week was insane too. But after running for years I realize it is all in your head. An experienced runner has no problem doing 10 mile days for 7 days. It matter of whether you have the time to devote to it. Over the winter I was doing 50 miles a week and I not even training to run a race. Intervals (if done properly) on the other hand really wipe you out and it would be difficult to stick with an interval program for years. Most runners use intervals as part of a training program rather than a maintenance program. But there are exceptions. Some people operate at a whole different level.
i did my first 90min run w/o stopping about 4 weeks ago and made it my goal to do 2hrs. Slowly increasing volume to get to multiple 90-120min runs a week. Im testing out low HR training so i am taking the time to learn about my body and what is an easy run.
QD: you & other you tubers like Sage Cannady, Harry Run, Michael Kofuzi, The running Guru, The Running Experience Channel, Ben Parkes, Vegan Bro Science, The Runner (vegan runner) are who I take the good & the bad from & put my own running plan together, excellent video Seth, good luck in Amsterdam 👍🏻
I learned from Sage canaday watching his advice and I'm still learning, but I don't follow a program I just try to push my self to get better, and I just found you a few weeks ago and I like you so I'll be watching and learning as well from you my Man. Thank you!
QD : i am just an average ultra runner. I started to follow a fixed schedule training plan since beginning of 2019. I believe in schedule training plans rather than training blocks. My weekly schedule involves 2 days of rest. The rest of the days are dedicated to 1 day - tempo run , 2 days - Lsd (15km to 20km), 1 day hill repeat and 1 day 10km run. I will incorporate 2 days of gym training focussing on core and ankle strengthening exercises.
Learned everything on RUclips with your channel and others as well as Runner's World for specific questions. Then learned by myself, how my body reacts to different approaches.
I first watched this video back in April. Now I'm watching it again as I start to incorporate these runs into my weekly training for my second FM. Great advice, Seth!
Hey SJD. I’m new to running and your channel is super helpful and positive. Love seeing all the incredible places you run at as well as the tips you’ve culminated over the years of running. Keep it up!
I was actually a sports physiology, biomechanics and psychology major, which i did not complete becasue I was offered a scholarship at a business school my senior year of college. But I get ideas from everywhere. I have Jack Daniels book and delve into Bill Bowerman and older coaches to Alberto Salazar training startegies. I also have gone through athletes training blocks to find i deas. At the end of the day, I am unique as a runner, I find what works best for me and apply it into my training.
My personal running diary I have kept last 5 years. I can look back and see what’s worked and not worked for me. I agree with your method of “listening to your body and running be feel”. 42 marathons including 50k to 100 milers in last 5 years has put me in touch with what my body requires for a decent effort during a race.
I get my training plans from a combination of past, paid coaching, and self coached races, along with current thoughts by you tubers, such as this channel, Sage Canedy, and a few others. I’m currently exploring this marathon block using the Hansen method. Running is definitely an artistic science.
Here in Mexico, if you want to go to Tokyo 2020. The time they are asking for competitors is 2:11.00. Hope that you not only make the time, but have a better one so you can qualify directly to Tokyo. Keep working for that dream Seth.
@Seth (@anyone else?) The "cologne?" study you are referring (@8:18)- any link/resources you would suggest? (tried to search, but not sure if got the name right)
Thanks for your insight Seth. I have been following your vlogs and I am able to pick up some points. "How to run faster?" is one of your vlog that I followed your program. Thank you once again. I will be running this coming October at Scotia Bank Marathon (42K). I know I have no more time to bring myself ready to get to the point I could run 26 miles without a problem. As my credentials could say, I have been on training since January 2019. I hope that I will be one of the "Finishers" this coming 20th of October. Cheers, Rizalde
I know this is two years old but I have to know, why tf would you put quotes around his name? You think it’s a fake name and he’s in witness protection or something
qd: personal experience I guess. Build up weekly miles with a couple of 15 mile runs, then incorporate vert and hills until legs feel strong, then speedwork (intervals for 5K/10K, temporuns for half marathon). Running is too much fun for me to put it in a too strict plan.
QD: The running club I belong to (Dashing Whippets) has a marathon training plan with several coaches. The first time I followed their plan -for my first marathon in 2016- I BQ'd . It's tough - yesterday was 12 Canova K's. Tomorrow is 22 mile (3:00+) long run. Because it's in NYC, I get to do most of the workouts with many others at similar pace, so it's a great social as well as training experience. FYI, I'm training for the Dublin marathon on Oct 27.
Thank you Seth! Just love watching your VLOG everyday! It has been so helpful in my training, I also like Matt Fitzgerald 80/20 rule for training, also use some of Hal Higdon training. 2:19 in Amsterdam, go get it brother!!
Great Channel. Totally agree on your aerobic training philosophy for marathon - BUT - you are getting very close to your goal race. I find that endurance and aerobic capacity take a long time to build, but are not lost in a short space of time. Within 2.5 weeks of a race I would be sharpening speed and trying to avoid muscle damage associated with 2hr+ efforts. Re resources, previous training/racing is my primary guide together with any updated scientific studies (+ RUclips of course). Good luck for the taper and have a great race!
I write my own training plans now after several years of leaning while training under various other programs- Tinman, Daniels, and Vance (power-based training).
Onya Seth. Will add 2 two hour plus per week in training for my fifth marathon in 2022. I love the satisfaction of finishing those long runs! Better than the one a week model and it makes a lot of sense. It’s all about adaptation right?😁
I see this video, as many I have viewed, was made some time ago but certainly this one is timeless. I certainly would like to work up to two 2 hour plus training session a week. For one thing, I stand 6ft. and weight 180lbs. I'm sure it would be much better for my 1st marathon to weigh 165! These longer training sessions could help me lose the weight.
i wonder if do cross training after the runs to simulate a long run on other systems of the body but don't over ur ligaments that get stressed in running. i'm very suprised there aren't more cardio machines with heart rate alarms where u zone out watching tv and if heart rate gets out of a preset zone then an alarm goes off. how did you go with ur marathon? i remeber i went from 84 to 76kg just by cutting snacks and doing lots of exercises and felt like less than 2 months the weight dropped off. lucky me...that was 6 years ago so should be able to do it again if develop some basic habits....didn't require much effort last time. PS theres 5 different cardio machines at them gym, no reason cant rotate from one to the next every 20 minutes for 2 plus hours to mimic the workload of a marathon, list to a podcast or audio book, bring 2 sets of head phones fully charged. i did zero running in teens which is a shame otherwise would have built up key ligaments and small muscles. just excuses.
I used various online sources early on in my running, but hit a breakthrough when I read and adopted the principles of Mike Gratton’s hard marathon plan & accompanying article & forums on the Runners World website. This led to a significant increase in my training volume. My approach has stayed broadly similar since then, although In recent years I haven’t been able to devote as much time to training. Hoping to be able to do more in 2020. The main addition for me in the last couple of years is much more of an interest in strength & mobility exercises.
I’ve never run 2 hours. My two half marathons were 1:57 and 1:58, and I never ran more than 11 miles in training. I’m just not cut out for long distance running.
This is awesome. Thank you. I will add two 2-hour runs to my weekly schedule. Does this include the weekly long run? You mentioned Sun and Thu. My Sunday is currently LSD. Secondly, I'm not clear on the pace for this steady state run. How does it compare to marathon pace? E.g. I'm just ran 4:08 in Philadelphia and hoping for a 4:00 marathon in May, or about 5:40/km pace.
Hey Seth, what do you think...? For someone who can only run for, say, 60k a week, what do you think it's better for building an aerobic base? A. 20 + 20 + 20 (3 days of 20k each) B. 10 + 20 + 10 + 20 C. 10 + 15 + 10 + 25 D. 10 + 10 + 10 + 30 E. Other F. You mix them up? Is 2 months a good amount? Does it make sense to train like this MORE than 2 months? Do you ONLY do slow pace in this training phase? OMG! I have so many questions!!! I think a video explaining this kind of training with some detail (including suggested distances for beginners, intermediate and advanced runners) would be great!
2 hrs is my minimum training session, today I did a slow 6 hrs and last Friday I did 9 hrs but I'm training for long distance backpacking where I hike 12 hrs a day for 30 days. It helps being retired . . . long days that are 6 hrs long I don't even run. just walk hills. Short days I run/walk for 2.5 to 2.75 hrs Bering 70 years old I can run/walk a 10K in the allowable time. Maybe faster if I was on a street but I only train in trails.
As to the question of where I seek information on running. I now do use RUclips as a source. I have recently subscribed to Runner's World magazine. However, my biggest source is buying books on running. I have Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon, Marathon: You Can Do It by Jeff Galloway, Galloways's Book on Running, Complete Book of Running by Runner's World edited by Amby Burfoot, and Running for Dummies (takes a huge deep breath!) I am 64 and recently got back into running 2 months ago. My goal is to run the L.A. Marathon (since I live in L.A. County) in 2023. In the meantime I want to practice a lot of races from 5K to the Half Marathon. I now belong to two local running clubs and the bottom line is I am having FUN! :-)
I am a big Hal Higdon fan and have some training plan apps for the phone. I used to follow them pretty religiously, but now that I've done enough races, I map out my own plan.
I have found that the more miles I put on (currently I’m at the 25-33 miles range), the faster I seem to get. In your opinion, do you still feel it’s necessary to incorporate speed work/intervals during marathon training? I’m not trying to break records, but I’d love to do a 4-4:15 time for my 1st one.
benandheatherh Because my training pace is slow, i was thinking i should add more speedwork. I could add more distance, but already doing a weekly 2 hour saunter. So i don't know 🤔😢
I use your channel amongst others (Ben Parkes, Sage, Kofuzi, FOD Runner & Running With Marc to name but a few) to give my insight at a level above my current working ability. For physical support on 1:1 I use professionals locally and I listen to my body and adapt plans to create a workable approach to making progress
im a newbie runner, i started run/walk this august, following a hernia operation, first weeks only walking then slowly adding walk/jog then walk/run then run/run :p I followed the Phil Maffetone method religiously, never going above 135 bpm. when i started to run my pulse IMMEDIATELY went towards 150s.This dec 31 i ran a full half marathon in 2h50mins, ran the whole damn thing aerobically at 135 bpm but MAN the last 5 km hurt !!! And the speed, man oh man, i could have propably walked it faster :D I need to UP my endurance drastically while starting to add speed and higher intensity, now i am looking for ressources to get me close to 2 hour half marathon - mostly youtube ! generally ppl recommend 3- 4 workouts pr week : a long run, a tempo run, then a short easy recovery, then a hillsprint/strength training workout. then repeat. So, short answer : Phil Maffetone introduced me to low HR training. Then sage canaday, the ever entertaing Seth James and actually a professor from america, very famous for running barefoot uhmmmm Daniel Lieberman !!! i run in Altra Paradigm 5.0 MAN i love them, happy feet with room to party, you reviewed some Altra shoes and found the extra space weird, i find it awesome !!! Cheers from Denmark !!!
QD: I usually just look up any specific questions that might come to my mind when forming a training plan and just choose a number of credible sources and compare explanations and opinions to form my own ideas
We have a coach that train us but now he is in bad condition because his peacemaker almost shot down sad😢 . I watched your blog in order to learn some resourceful techniques to add on my knowledge for free injuries every time I race whether trail or marathon.
Based my current marathon training on the principles in Run Faster by Brad Hudson and Matt Fitzgerald. Excellent book on how to be your own best coach. I'll find out in a couple of weeks how well it worked!
if you run at a comfortable pace you dont really need to fuel for only 2 hours, water can be a good ide to have with you, and if you are unsure 1 water 1 energy drink would be enough.
Interesting SJD, I've never heard of this study from Köln (Cologne). Thanks for sharing, I'll dig deeper on the study. I also trust the science and always happy to learn. QD: like others Arthur Lydiard, Daniels Sage, you, The Running Otaku, and Garmin. Last but not least, my wife/coach
Kurt's QOD - can you post some additional information around this study in Cologne? I would like to read it. Seth's QOD - My research is based on a lot of things - books for the most part although I do pull online things and discussions with other coaches - Books - Running to the Top (Arthur Lydiard), Daniels Running Formula (Jack Daniels) , More Fire (Toby Tanser) , among others including a lot of Biography type things. Video work from RUclips - You, Jay Johnson, Sage, Sandi, Kofuzi, Spencer Brown, Ben Barrows, Workouts on FloTrack and MileSplit and others as well. And lastly my own experience as a runner for close on 40 years at this point and as a coach on and off for 20 + years
I read: Pfitzinger, Daniels, Magness, Hudson, Noakes, adapt training plans and ideas from those books. Also a lot of internet research, for instance on Canova or Tinman. And then I try and experimentl, trying new things,etc...
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One year ago I started a couch to 5k program and the thought of running for 2 MINUTES straight seemed impossible! Lol
A year later I can run for an hour straight! Massive improvement! But that 2 hour goal is not too far away!
Thanks for the content!
I’m so encouraged to see this
I’m about two months into couch to 5 k and I’ve repeated a few weeks and I can kind of run now for a few miles but it still feels like death. 2 hours seems so far away
Update us please Sarah..❤❤❤
From a physiological point of view, it’s way harder to go from running 5k to running 2h everyday but I think from a psychological perspective it’s kinda easier’ish since it’s getting fun. Just don’t rush the process, trust the process
Really appreciate you giving metric distances and paces
METRIC RULES!
@@jonny1943 bnb
Metrik rules amerika suks
me too! thank you thank you thank you seth
Running 2 hours a day religiously was how I lost 160 lbs, going from 333 lbs to 172 lbs
Woooow congratulations 😳😃❤
every day?! beast mode!
I don’t believe that. The prospect of a 333 lb man running for two hours even once is ridiculous
@@ShittyGolfer then u still dont know about the power of mind.
Congratulations! Good job
I’ve done my first two 2-hour runs during the past two Sundays. Will keep it up. Thanks for the knowledge, Seth.
You Tube is my primary source of research
There was a time in recent years where use of RUclips to research things was a foreign concept. Now? Pretty normal!
In both of my marathons I cramped up around mile 23, and now that I look back, I hardly ran over 2 hours. Only about 3 times when the weekend long run got long enough. I'm following a 50k training session (for a marathon) and i'm now running 2+ hours twice a week for 4 of the 12 weeks, and i can feel my legs getting stronger. Thanks for the confidence that I made a good choice, love your videos!
2 hours and 19 minutes? You’re a Beast Man! Dang! Takes me 2 hours to run half marathon!
Seth : 27km "Easy" Run at 4:30 per km.
Me: Dead at 1km Repeat at 4:30 per km
Train harder. 4:30 per km is not that fast, even dedicated recreational runners can run 10-15 km at this pace without really pushing themselves.
I THINK THEREFORE I TALK boi
@@danielw.4876 Why? expressing your ides with stupid three-letter words is the best you can do?
Josh! You can do it!
@@zetadroid thanks! Keep working at it :)
This is very motivating! I started doing 1.5 hours minimum everyday with my Sunday runs being longer and longer. I started doing this on January 2nd and I am committed to doing it all year long. I’m about 265 and I really want to get down to a healthy weight. A healthy weight for me would be 180.
Hope you doing well in your journey🏃♂️
My resources mostly come from various youtube running channels. There is so much information to digest.
QD: I like to use multiple sources, but youtube has been most helpful in making hard to understand training methods easier to comprehend.
I am a beginner runner. I watch a lot of youtube videos like yours. I'am 58, I actually started with research on intermittent fasting and healthy food. Then I started to run 6 months ago. You are so passionnate when you take about running program, you really inspire me. In the past I always believed that I can't run. Thanks to people like you for the sharing of information and experience, now my goal is next season half-marathon in Paris. 😉
great job, inspiring to hear:)
Keep at it mate. I am jealous that there are still so many things you get to experience for the first time.
Take your time with all of it, not just because it's good for your joints and tendons, but also so these new experiences keep coming your way for a long time.
Tears of pain will be there. Tears of joy as well. İt's all worth it. Stay healthy and passionate✌🏼
Support from the Netherands here. I've ran the Amsterdam marathon twice. 4:30 is amazing! Go for it and you can do this!
I totally agree when I did 2 long runs a week I ran my best time and you can take so much from elite too very good club runners
QOD: Your channel and others helping a lot! (Sage, Ben Parkes, kofuzi) When I started I followed a 12 weeks 5K plan on my garmin app and gave me a good baseline what is easy run, steady state run, recovery run, intervals etc.
Sandor Bako great channels. Also Harry Runs is fantastic
I did steady state run training during an Ironman training block a number of years back. I had my best stand alone marathon time as well as a 5k PR because of that. I unfortunately got away from that type of running and haven’t been able to have the same success. So looking forward to getting back to that. Thanks for the video Seth!
QOD: i train by myself, for road runs i use the garmin connect plans, it really helps, for mountain runs i try to mimic the altimetry and to improve form, strengh and things like these i use youtube (yours, Sage.....)
What was the question?
Been watching the channel only fairly recently so had no idea about the dream for Olympic trials. Best of luck great content!
Science of ultra podcast is amazing to learn about this kind of stuff. For any runner not just ultra running
1000%! 🙌
Agree. Backed by science and the differing opinions on each subject is so interesting!
Gonna check that out now
I’ve been following the 80/20 running book training plans. Currently doing a 5K training block.
I love listening when you talk about run and how you understand every single things going on inside the body. Your knowledge it is priceless. Thanks.
great video, i really like the idea of 2hour+ training runs. I feel as that is a great way for me to also condition and run that steady pace to help prep for marathon race day!
Thank you for your insights and enthusiasm! This training period I have been using a combination of my Garmin HR training(full spectrum) and jack Daniels 2Q program. Averaging about 40+ miles a week. I also try to implement yours, Sage, and Strength running into my overall plan.
QD: 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald, and picking up additional tips and tricks from RUclipsrs like yourself and Sage (currently on his base building plan)
amazing video, love how you are so into peak performance and go into the physiology and anatomy to push yourself to new limits. Keep it up Seth!!! May God bless you and your family!
First QD: for training I threw a dart 🎯 at the internet and it landed on cool running. There are beginners to advanced training plans for the 5k-marathon distances... I’ve had pretty good luck working through the half plans... I have had a 2:06 half... down from a 2:45. Right now time in the day is the biggest hurdle... during the school year I am very busy as a stay at home dad that my allotted time takes a big hit... constantly getting creative to get any miles I can... just gotta keep chugging....
RUclips mostly. I had my first summer season when i really got hooked on running, its a blessing, two weeks ago i did my first half marathon, solo in a snowstorm at night, it was a rite of passage, om gonna try to run all winter but i cant wait for next summer its gonna be such a blast.
Thank you!
Idk who you are or what you’re about or if you’re even a good person but your mannerisms are just delightful
Its good to see that you are preparing your meal and you still have your trainer on
I’m training for a 1:45 half marathon in Amsterdam this year.
best of luck, Paul!
Good luck, you got this!
Amsterdam was cancelled :(
Awsome vid. My most helpful resource is probably just talking to people i know who are into running and then from there watching videos like this
I'm kind of on the later end of this idea. Was a competitive road cyclist for close to 30 years, made it to 2 Olympic Trials. Rode 300+ miles a week for many of those years. Quit in 2014 at age 46. Now I am 51, running only for aerobic workouts and racing. Yesterday I hit my fastest 5k since high school, even though I never run over 8 miles. I think all those years of long rides gave me a strong aerobic base.
Seth, I like so much to find your videos they are very Much helpful, I’m 51 old men viejo and running about 70/w, appreciate your knowledge about it.
I will prying for you to conquer your gol in Atlanta OPQ.
keeping an eye in minerals, the nerves system is your energy generator
All the best
AD/ I follow the book train plans of the 2e of Advance Marathoning
Wise words Now I need to figure out how to work these in during the week.
This is your best video! I watch this all the time.
What a coincidence. I did the same Amsterdam marathon you did on October 20th 2019. It's the one and only official one I've done abroad
My go to running source would be on RUclips. The running tips, soothing music, and stories of historical sites are the best. And putting those videos out there for other runners to enjoy. Now that I’ve come across your channel I think I want to spread my wings a bit and learn about my own body’s running abilities. By the way I very much enjoyed your video so far I’m going to watch more of your channel.
I have done all the research, bottom line, Know yourself, listen to your body.! You can and should go forward and conquer!
QD: I've used a couple of Hal Higdon plans for half marathons with a few tweaks to have more of a taper. Going into my first Marathon next April I've chosen a Runners World plan as there were lots of detailed plans for different time goals. I think seeing the distance and time goals for each session will help me to keep my pace in check.
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There are definitely two schools of thought: Pile on the miles through the whole week or a single long run once a week with intervals, medium, recovery, and tempo runs.
Like everything else, it depends on the person.
My friend had to put in 70 mile weeks in order to BQ. On the other hand, I did the varied distance training, plus weight lifting and BQ'ed. We are about the same age, height weight, ect. It took both of us about 2 years of running marathons before we actually BQ'ed.
It really comes down to the person. If you are the type that has no problem with logging miles daily because you find it unappealing to push through the intervals to meet the interval goals then you should consider the piling on the mileage approach.
However if you can do the intervals and can push yourself to meet the goals for the intervals you are doing, then mixed approach might be for you.
Piling on the mileage does take time and can be monotonous. One the other hand, intervals (if you are doing them right) aren't a whole lot of fun either when you first start doing them. When I say doing them right, I mean you should be giving it 100% to hit your time goal for your interval and only resting for the specified time before the next. You will know you are doing them right, when you doubt whether or not it is even possible. This can be a grueling process and I can understand why people wouldn't want to go this route.
You will know your ready when hitting your interval goals aren't even given a second thought.
Again, you got to know and be honest with yourself before picking a training program.
Not on the same level but I run 3k every other day with 10kg weight, do a beep test every other day, and used to run 10k every Sunday. (Because of the army I mainly run to maintain certain time goals needed instead of for indurance) Now I've switched to doing 22k interval runs every Sunday (I run to the nearest bigish town and get the bus back) and my god interval training is a killer but it's really improved my speed and not only my stamina. Anyway your comment was really impressive 70m a week is mental. You and your mate are mental honestly, good effort yeah!
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If you can stick with the intervals it definitely pays off physically.
I have been long distance running about 12 years. When I first started I thought a 70 mile week was insane too. But after running for years I realize it is all in your head. An experienced runner has no problem doing 10 mile days for 7 days. It matter of whether you have the time to devote to it. Over the winter I was doing 50 miles a week and I not even training to run a race.
Intervals (if done properly) on the other hand really wipe you out and it would be difficult to stick with an interval program for years. Most runners use intervals as part of a training program rather than a maintenance program. But there are exceptions. Some people operate at a whole different level.
i did my first 90min run w/o stopping about 4 weeks ago and made it my goal to do 2hrs. Slowly increasing volume to get to multiple 90-120min runs a week. Im testing out low HR training so i am taking the time to learn about my body and what is an easy run.
what is your pace?
QD: you & other you tubers like Sage Cannady, Harry Run, Michael Kofuzi, The running Guru, The Running Experience Channel, Ben Parkes, Vegan Bro Science, The Runner (vegan runner) are who I take the good & the bad from & put my own running plan together, excellent video Seth, good luck in Amsterdam 👍🏻
I learned from Sage canaday watching his advice and I'm still learning, but I don't follow a program I just try to push my self to get better, and I just found you a few weeks ago and I like you so I'll be watching and learning as well from you my Man. Thank you!
Ive never meet an exercise physiologist who is an olympic gold medal coach
QD : i am just an average ultra runner. I started to follow a fixed schedule training plan since beginning of 2019. I believe in schedule training plans rather than training blocks. My weekly schedule involves 2 days of rest. The rest of the days are dedicated to 1 day - tempo run , 2 days - Lsd (15km to 20km), 1 day hill repeat and 1 day 10km run. I will incorporate 2 days of gym training focussing on core and ankle strengthening exercises.
you are freakin awesome Seth.....keep up the great work, you inspire many people
Learned everything on RUclips with your channel and others as well as Runner's World for specific questions. Then learned by myself, how my body reacts to different approaches.
I first watched this video back in April. Now I'm watching it again as I start to incorporate these runs into my weekly training for my second FM. Great advice, Seth!
Hey SJD. I’m new to running and your channel is super helpful and positive. Love seeing all the incredible places you run at as well as the tips you’ve culminated over the years of running. Keep it up!
Hey Seth, I applied for a course in "Fitness" (aerobic and anaerobic training) at University of Sport (GIH) this spring. Gonna be awesome!
@@brianroyce5809 what
Best of luck!
Good luck man, hope you find it interesting!
How’d you go in the course?
I was actually a sports physiology, biomechanics and psychology major, which i did not complete becasue I was offered a scholarship at a business school my senior year of college. But I get ideas from everywhere. I have Jack Daniels book and delve into Bill Bowerman and older coaches to Alberto Salazar training startegies. I also have gone through athletes training blocks to find i deas. At the end of the day, I am unique as a runner, I find what works best for me and apply it into my training.
My personal running diary I have kept last 5 years. I can look back and see what’s worked and not worked for me.
I agree with your method of “listening to your body and running be feel”. 42 marathons including 50k to 100 milers in last 5 years has put me in touch with what my body requires for a decent effort during a race.
I get my training plans from a combination of past, paid coaching, and self coached races, along with current thoughts by you tubers, such as this channel, Sage Canedy, and a few others. I’m currently exploring this marathon block using the Hansen method. Running is definitely an artistic science.
I have the same life long goal too! Thanks for the advice and good luck!!
Here in Mexico, if you want to go to Tokyo 2020. The time they are asking for competitors is 2:11.00. Hope that you not only make the time, but have a better one so you can qualify directly to Tokyo. Keep working for that dream Seth.
Q&A: mostly your tips and they’ve worked so awesome
Happy to be using Seth’s training methods. Come back Seth!
@Seth (@anyone else?) The "cologne?" study you are referring (@8:18)- any link/resources you would suggest? (tried to search, but not sure if got the name right)
@@yrqq did you ever find this?
Thanks for your insight Seth. I have been following your vlogs and I am able to pick up some points. "How to run faster?" is one of your vlog that I followed your program. Thank you once again. I will be running this coming October at Scotia Bank Marathon (42K). I know I have no more time to bring myself ready to get to the point I could run 26 miles without a problem. As my credentials could say, I have been on training since January 2019. I hope that I will be one of the "Finishers" this coming 20th of October. Cheers, Rizalde
I know this is two years old but I have to know, why tf would you put quotes around his name? You think it’s a fake name and he’s in witness protection or something
@@willdallas53 I am sorry " Professor", I didn't realize that I am writing my dissertation on my graduate course. You completely missed the point.
qd: personal experience I guess. Build up weekly miles with a couple of 15 mile runs, then incorporate vert and hills until legs feel strong, then speedwork (intervals for 5K/10K, temporuns for half marathon). Running is too much fun for me to put it in a too strict plan.
Thank you for your time and information I am 34 and just starting my relationship with running I might be in love lol
Me too 34 😂
Me three and training for a half marathon this year.
Feel you , but 29
this guy explains most for what's out there.
QD: The running club I belong to (Dashing Whippets) has a marathon training plan with several coaches. The first time I followed their plan -for my first marathon in 2016- I BQ'd . It's tough - yesterday was 12 Canova K's. Tomorrow is 22 mile (3:00+) long run. Because it's in NYC, I get to do most of the workouts with many others at similar pace, so it's a great social as well as training experience. FYI, I'm training for the Dublin marathon on Oct 27.
Lot of good information. Thanks mate.
I had to rewind when you said 2 hours and 19 minutes to make sure I heard you correctly
100% chance his whole house smells like sweaty socks.
And motivation
It does and he makes your mom wash them
So true hahaah
Thank you Seth! Just love watching your VLOG everyday! It has been so helpful in my training, I also like Matt Fitzgerald 80/20 rule for training, also use some of Hal Higdon training. 2:19 in Amsterdam, go get it brother!!
Great Channel. Totally agree on your aerobic training philosophy for marathon - BUT - you are getting very close to your goal race. I find that endurance and aerobic capacity take a long time to build, but are not lost in a short space of time. Within 2.5 weeks of a race I would be sharpening speed and trying to avoid muscle damage associated with 2hr+ efforts. Re resources, previous training/racing is my primary guide together with any updated scientific studies (+ RUclips of course). Good luck for the taper and have a great race!
I write my own training plans now after several years of leaning while training under various other programs- Tinman, Daniels, and Vance (power-based training).
My coach priorities threshold intervals, like 10x1000m etc. 3 times per week. The rest is jogg and sunday long run
Love your videos!
I’m finally running two hours+ at a time. However, now I need to work on my speed because i’m averaging a 7:30ish pace (km).
Onya Seth. Will add 2 two hour plus per week in training for my fifth marathon in 2022. I love the satisfaction of finishing those long runs! Better than the one a week model and it makes a lot of sense. It’s all about adaptation right?😁
I see this video, as many I have viewed, was made some time ago but certainly this one is timeless. I certainly would like to work up to two 2 hour plus training session a week. For one thing, I stand 6ft. and weight 180lbs. I'm sure it would be much better for my 1st marathon to weigh 165! These longer training sessions could help me lose the weight.
i wonder if do cross training after the runs to simulate a long run on other systems of the body but don't over ur ligaments that get stressed in running. i'm very suprised there aren't more cardio machines with heart rate alarms where u zone out watching tv and if heart rate gets out of a preset zone then an alarm goes off. how did you go with ur marathon? i remeber i went from 84 to 76kg just by cutting snacks and doing lots of exercises and felt like less than 2 months the weight dropped off. lucky me...that was 6 years ago so should be able to do it again if develop some basic habits....didn't require much effort last time. PS theres 5 different cardio machines at them gym, no reason cant rotate from one to the next every 20 minutes for 2 plus hours to mimic the workload of a marathon, list to a podcast or audio book, bring 2 sets of head phones fully charged. i did zero running in teens which is a shame otherwise would have built up key ligaments and small muscles. just excuses.
Great vlog. Thanks for sharing the topic on endurance. Keep your efforts up.
I used various online sources early on in my running, but hit a breakthrough when I read and adopted the principles of Mike Gratton’s hard marathon plan & accompanying article & forums on the Runners World website. This led to a significant increase in my training volume. My approach has stayed broadly similar since then, although In recent years I haven’t been able to devote as much time to training. Hoping to be able to do more in 2020.
The main addition for me in the last couple of years is much more of an interest in strength & mobility exercises.
I’ve never run 2 hours. My two half marathons were 1:57 and 1:58, and I never ran more than 11 miles in training. I’m just not cut out for long distance running.
never say never , everyone can change
This is awesome. Thank you. I will add two 2-hour runs to my weekly schedule. Does this include the weekly long run? You mentioned Sun and Thu. My Sunday is currently LSD. Secondly, I'm not clear on the pace for this steady state run. How does it compare to marathon pace? E.g. I'm just ran 4:08 in Philadelphia and hoping for a 4:00 marathon in May, or about 5:40/km pace.
Hey Seth, what do you think...?
For someone who can only run for, say, 60k a week, what do you think it's better for building an aerobic base?
A. 20 + 20 + 20 (3 days of 20k each)
B. 10 + 20 + 10 + 20
C. 10 + 15 + 10 + 25
D. 10 + 10 + 10 + 30
E. Other
F. You mix them up?
Is 2 months a good amount? Does it make sense to train like this MORE than 2 months?
Do you ONLY do slow pace in this training phase?
OMG! I have so many questions!!! I think a video explaining this kind of training with some detail (including suggested distances for beginners, intermediate and advanced runners) would be great!
QD: No training plans for me but feel confident enough with just the information you provide. I'll be doing my first HM this Saturday!!
So how'd it go?
@@elskankhunt42Everything went great!! My time was 1:45:18 and placed 96th of 1,174 runners:)
@@Thegsr98turbo awesome. I'm eating Cheetos on the couch
2 hrs is my minimum training session, today I did a slow 6 hrs and last Friday I did 9 hrs but I'm training for long distance backpacking where I hike 12 hrs a day for 30 days. It helps being retired . . . long days that are 6 hrs long I don't even run. just walk hills. Short days I run/walk for 2.5 to 2.75 hrs Bering 70 years old I can run/walk a 10K in the allowable time. Maybe faster if I was on a street but I only train in trails.
As to the question of where I seek information on running. I now do use RUclips as a source. I have recently subscribed to Runner's World magazine. However, my biggest source is buying books on running. I have Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon, Marathon: You Can Do It by Jeff Galloway, Galloways's Book on Running, Complete Book of Running by Runner's World edited by Amby Burfoot, and Running for Dummies (takes a huge deep breath!) I am 64 and recently got back into running 2 months ago. My goal is to run the L.A. Marathon (since I live in L.A. County) in 2023. In the meantime I want to practice a lot of races from 5K to the Half Marathon. I now belong to two local running clubs and the bottom line is I am having FUN! :-)
I am a big Hal Higdon fan and have some training plan apps for the phone. I used to follow them pretty religiously, but now that I've done enough races, I map out my own plan.
Im glad i found this video , very helpful. Thanks
QOD: I use the Running Wizard training plans based on the Lydiard 5 phase training scheme.
I have found that the more miles I put on (currently I’m at the 25-33 miles range), the faster I seem to get. In your opinion, do you still feel it’s necessary to incorporate speed work/intervals during marathon training? I’m not trying to break records, but I’d love to do a 4-4:15 time for my 1st one.
benandheatherh Because my training pace is slow, i was thinking i should add more speedwork. I could add more distance, but already doing a weekly 2 hour saunter. So i don't know 🤔😢
I use your channel amongst others (Ben Parkes, Sage, Kofuzi, FOD Runner & Running With Marc to name but a few) to give my insight at a level above my current working ability. For physical support on 1:1 I use professionals locally and I listen to my body and adapt plans to create a workable approach to making progress
im a newbie runner, i started run/walk this august, following a hernia operation, first weeks only walking then slowly adding walk/jog then walk/run then run/run :p I followed the Phil Maffetone method religiously, never going above 135 bpm. when i started to run my pulse IMMEDIATELY went towards 150s.This dec 31 i ran a full half marathon in 2h50mins, ran the whole damn thing aerobically at 135 bpm but MAN the last 5 km hurt !!! And the speed, man oh man, i could have propably walked it faster :D
I need to UP my endurance drastically while starting to add speed and higher intensity, now i am looking for ressources to get me close to 2 hour half marathon - mostly youtube ! generally ppl recommend 3- 4 workouts pr week : a long run, a tempo run, then a short easy recovery, then a hillsprint/strength training workout. then repeat.
So, short answer : Phil Maffetone introduced me to low HR training. Then sage canaday, the ever entertaing Seth James and actually a professor from america, very famous for running barefoot uhmmmm Daniel Lieberman !!!
i run in Altra Paradigm 5.0 MAN i love them, happy feet with room to party, you reviewed some Altra shoes and found the extra space weird, i find it awesome !!!
Cheers from Denmark !!!
I need to move, cooler not in Atlanta 95-97 today. Was planning a 20 after work, might put off till early Saturday morning.
todd boucher terrible here in San Antonio. 90 to 100 degrees with heavy dew points of 70-75 for 4 months straight of heavy humidity since June.
Anthony Jones thanks Well don’t think I’ll move tI San Antonio. Just kidding, Should drop temps by next week hopping
...just add a race date and let garmin watch do the planning! 😎
QD: I usually just look up any specific questions that might come to my mind when forming a training plan and just choose a number of credible sources and compare explanations and opinions to form my own ideas
I also watch SJD and v02max productions videos and get some ideas there
We have a coach that train us but now he is in bad condition because his peacemaker almost shot down sad😢 .
I watched your blog in order to learn some resourceful techniques to add on my knowledge for free injuries every time I race whether trail or marathon.
Mainly Jack Daniel's Running Formula - but always interested to see if there's anything new I can incorporate to change things up.
William Nortje Jack Daniels whisky? Sounds like the perfect training plan to me!
Based my current marathon training on the principles in Run Faster by Brad Hudson and Matt Fitzgerald. Excellent book on how to be your own best coach. I'll find out in a couple of weeks how well it worked!
So how did it go
How did it go
Andrew Marin He died
@@legrandempereurcosmique5142 lol
Are you fueling at all during these 2 hour steady state runs? Anything like gels, solid food, water?
ff
I see vids of him drinking what looks like gels during longer runs
if you run at a comfortable pace you dont really need to fuel for only 2 hours, water can be a good ide to have with you, and if you are unsure 1 water 1 energy drink would be enough.
What about that 2 hour Cologne study ?Do you have more information or a reference?
Interesting SJD, I've never heard of this study from Köln (Cologne). Thanks for sharing, I'll dig deeper on the study. I also trust the science and always happy to learn.
QD: like others Arthur Lydiard, Daniels Sage, you, The Running Otaku, and Garmin. Last but not least, my wife/coach
Kurt's QOD - can you post some additional information around this study in Cologne? I would like to read it.
Seth's QOD - My research is based on a lot of things - books for the most part although I do pull online things and discussions with other coaches - Books - Running to the Top (Arthur Lydiard), Daniels Running Formula (Jack Daniels) , More Fire (Toby Tanser) , among others including a lot of Biography type things. Video work from RUclips - You, Jay Johnson, Sage, Sandi, Kofuzi, Spencer Brown, Ben Barrows, Workouts on FloTrack and MileSplit and others as well. And lastly my own experience as a runner for close on 40 years at this point and as a coach on and off for 20 + years
This training sounds like arthur lydiard where he used to say do 3 long runs a week to get best results for developing aerobic strength
I read: Pfitzinger, Daniels, Magness, Hudson, Noakes, adapt training plans and ideas from those books. Also a lot of internet research, for instance on Canova or Tinman. And then I try and experimentl, trying new things,etc...
PAULO MENDES huh?
Good luck with your upcoming Marathon.