Mental rehearsals of contingencies. Many people visualize having their hands raised after the fight, or streaming through the finish line feeling awesome. While positivity is important it is not as important as being realistic and understanding small things will go wrong and big things may go wrong. I go through in as much detail (including trying to how I will feel, imagine sounds and smells) of the worst things that could happen and then what my actions on are to get through it both physically through my actions and mentally by talking through (in my mind) my motivations to continue, all the hard work and sacrifice that went into prep etc. Some things I consider are; kit breaking, a wrong turn, a rolled ankle, a fall that takes skin off, nausea/D&V, sunburn, bonking, having to wait at choke points, water bottle breaking, forgetting to restock on a food item, brushing noxious fauna, bites and stings or unexpected blistering/chaff. A lot of this can be prevented to a degree or simple measures put in place to remedy should they occur, other events (wrong turns, a rolled ankle or unexpected joint pain etc) cannot and I need to come up with a realistic plan for what I am willing to continue on vs what is risking longer injury and needs a DNF decision. Finally I always have three goals in any event. 1. My target time all thing going well, 2. My fall-back time which is realistic given number one rarely happens!, and 3. Finishing before cut-off. There may be 6 hours between goal 1 and goal 3. I may reach a time when I realize 1 is unachievable and to go for 2. I may then make up time and once again go for 1. I may int he end be happy to re-adjust pace and expectations or take longer breaks etc and be content with 3. I think far to many people set 1 as their measure if success or failure and then finish an event after that time and beat themselves up about it too much or even worse when 1 slips through their fingers mentally quit or push themselves too hard as they cannot accept a "lesser" result and then bonk or injure themselves and end up with a DNF instead of a finish at all. I also take a similar mental and practical approach in training noting there will be set-backs, program adjustments, work interruptions to schedule and injuries etc. Be adaptable. I recommend people read the writings of the ancient Stoics and apply some of their tenets/principles. Many of which encourage "negative thinking" or rather thinking of the worst case and then preparing for it and dealing with it in your mind before it happens. Plan for best case but always be prepared for worst case. The key attribute of any "survivor" or overcomer of extreme adversity is ADAPTABILITY and accepting your new reality no matter how much it sucks.
@Brad Everett Heh! that is simply going to work for most people! On a serious note there comes a point where you know if you are physically and mentally tough or not. Doing more that sucks won't improve on that past a certain point and will just make more miserable, ill or injured (physically or mentally). I'd say if you are doing something you genuinely find horrendous ("sucking" isn't just uncomfortable it is miserable) deliberately on a daily basis you are pushing too hard or just plain training wrong. Goggins is a "special" guy and a rare breed no doubt but also by his own admission not too bright. Look at his first couple of 100 milers. He had no to poor prep, no idea of diet/nutrition, hydration or pacing and severely injured his feet to name a few of the mistakes he made by "embracing the suck". While it makes for interesting viewing/reading no sensible professional (or serious amateur) athlete would advocate how he started out in ultras or the way he often trains to failure. It will be interesting to see how his joints, feet and back etc are when he is 60.....
I live in the UK, If I didn't run in the rain then I'd never run at all... For me its getting up early (I hate it) so getting up and doing something early in the morning definitely makes me feel l've accomplished something. Enjoying the vids, really inspiring. Looking forward to some more inspiration especially over the holidays.
I have a long-term goal of doing the Moab240 in 2021. Couple of thoughts. First, I love your approach and think it is very healthy. You have a target and aim for it, but are not afraid to adapt when needed. That has always been a struggle of mine and has lead to burnout in the past. Second, after reading some of the comments in here, I know people may disagree, but for me, mental training is anything where I am out of my comfort zone and keep pushing through. Maybe it is rain, blazing heat (I live in Texas), not planning properly for a long run, etc. For me it is learning to battle with the unexpected and uncomfortable and not let it beat me. I know this is a year old, but good job and I should be caught up to your current videos within the next couple weeks at the rate I’m watching. Lol
“Quitters never win” I just keep repeating that phrase to myself over and over again. For me that is all the mental toughness I need. So glad your are feeling better. Really appreciate you sharing your journey once again. The structure of the video is perfect. Don’t change a thing. 😎💩
I know this is an old video, but I wanted to let you know that watching your videos has motivated me to try getting up early to get my run in before the start of the day. I liked what you said in something else I watched or listened to (can't remember if it was a previous video or the podcast) about how your after-work time is family time. I watched the final episode of this series, so now I'm going back and watching my way through all the episodes. Keep up the good work!
Such a great video. I love every episode but this definitely is my favourite so far. The little snippets of wisdom during your runs will be super valuable for many too. Keep up the great work. Have a super week’s training.
It feels sooo rewarding to do these kind of workouts. I love it and knowing I’ll have defeated the laziness really is what gets me out of bed, when it’s freezing cold in the early morning... Come ooooon!!! #noexcuse
Whoa Chris !!! That was completely unexpected & undeserved mention!!! Dang! A first one in my ehmm... at my 40'something, something age :D Really appreciate it & happy to being helpful :D Keep up the good job! Huge kudos for mental strength conditioning !!
Hey! Sorry I couldn't call you out by name, but I really do appreciate your participation and feedback on here. You really helped me out with the tidbit of info! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Thanks Brandon. I try to edit as I go through the week spending 15-20 min before going to sleep to try to get it organized so it’s quicker at the end...one of the reason I have no idea what’s on TV any more :).
Thank you so much Chris. My goal is try to show that if you make health and fitness a priority you can work to balance it in with family, friends and work. You really just need to decide what’s important. For me, I almost never watch TV anymore. I realize that it’s so easy to blow through hours of the day that could be used for something that makes me feel good and accomplished. Thanks you the support!
love my Hoka Torrents......good Beast Coast shoes.......great grippin' in the MD mud!!....and today the Washington Metro area just broke the all time rain record set back in the late 1800's......keep training in the SO CAL rain.....great vlog!!
Great advice man👍 like u said training yourself to be stronger mentally is good,so that you can carry on when it really gets tough.I recently ran my first ever ultra marathon and I now have the bug🏃In not gonna lie there were some moments when it got tough but I think having the diversity in my training really played off. I think your videos are great and really inspiring so thank you for making them👍☺
Thanks so much Weston. I bet it’s been cold in Nebraska. I’ve been in Vermont this week training in the cold and have a whole new respect for all of you that live in cold weather.
Keep it up!!! You have me motivated. Did a 5 miler today. Have to do an 8 miler Thursday and 6 on Friday. Slowing building mileage. Great footage on your run in the snow looked beautiful
What you say it true about Mental Days. I had a two hour ten minute long run planned today and last night here in Salt Lake City we had some freezing rain and snow. Not enough to wear my spikes but enough to be treacherous. I didn't want to get out there but heaven's sake I knew that I needed to even with careful plodding. Had to go a lot slower to avoid ice patches etc. but got her done. It's going to help me later running and pushing through slightly treacherous situations for sure. I'm not going to quit.
Ha! Good call on switching shoes! I was wondering if there was a drop difference that was an issue. Mt. Baldy!! Nice, elevation and scenery. I’m so jealous
Hey! The drop isn't significant (4 vs 4.5) but I think the cushioning is way different. The Hoka's also feel like they are designed to help people roll from front to back and I am a mid/forefoot runner so I'm not sure if that played into it.
New Vlog out on time = tick, Content rich and on point = tick, nice mix of topic interest and general life = tick, thanks at end with commitment to next vlog = tick. I think that about sums up the perfect vlog recipe folks. Nice work Chris. Shame about the shoe change giving you achilles issues and I am sure shorter runs back in the Hokas will allow the transition. Of interest is the difference in pronouncing Saucony. Here in NZ we say 'Saw-Cony'. Bit like Subaru, we say Sue-baru and others say Soo-Ba-roo.
Hey Shaun! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. It is funny how different so brands are pronounced arounds the world. I travel to Europe, NZ and AUS often and always laugh when I hear the way things are said. Where in NZ are you?
@@CjayeMedia Hey Chris, we live in Titirangi which is a suburb in the hill range overlooking Auckland. If you ever get back to this neck of the woods let me know and we will roll out the 'Kiwi Red Carpet' for you. Happy to host you and your family so you now have some additional friends in NZ.
If you constantly increase your mileage you should keep 3-5 pairs of shoes in constant rotation. Maybe you should also take a visit for fascia treatment in your lower body. Yousually 2-3 times will get your mobility back in place
Great viewing again. Your mental strength days are my usual running conditions. My gruellers are when it is baking hot. (and I think Warwick is pronounced worrick). 😁
Thanks Jason. Where are you from? I get plenty of hot days out here in California, but I agree that they put a strain on the brain. Thanks for the help on the name 👍🏼
I have never thought about gaining mental strength by running in inclement weather -- mostly because go out in bad weather because I actually enjoy it! (weirdo, I know!) I also live in a northern climate, so I often don't have much of a choice. My biggest problem is boredom. Love the video -- will give me something to think about on my next long run. :)
Thank you! I certainly enjoy it once I’m out there. I don’t tend to get bored on my runs but I try to constantly think about the things I need to do, want to do, my running form, etc.
If you are starting to develop "shin splints" I highly recommend Kinesiology tape. There are numerous videos showing how to apply it for various stability/prevention and treatment/recovery. If I load too soon after a down period I get sharp shin pain in the inside about a third of the way up the shin from the ankle. On two occasions in my life this developed into shin splints which took a couple of years each time to subside - Yeah nasty! The last time I started training for an ultra I felt that pain beginning and thought I'd give the Kinesiology tape a go while doubting it would work, It worked a treat and what had in a short time become quite sore very rapidly subsided to zero pain. Just to be sure on runs longer than 8 miles now always throw some tape on. It may also help with your achilles problem as a quick YT search for "kinesiology tape achilles tendon " just came up with multiple videos.
Thanks for the advice. I have the tape so I am headed to look up a shin splint video now. I am definitely feeling some pain exactly where you described.
Hi CJ, I agree with some of the other comments regarding the Hokas. My ankles were hurting a lot last year, when I ran in them and I ended up injured. With the help of a chiropractor I got back to running and he recommended that I try Sauconys and I have been injury free so far. I just wanted to thank you for your videos and it is very helpful to see you put in the work. I just finished the Dallas Marathon last Sunday and will start training for my first 50 miler next Tuesday. Which trail shoes are you using?
So glad you are enjoying them Andrea. Congrats on the Dallas Marathon. Which 50 miler are you doing? I am using the Saucony Peregrine trail shoe. I really like them.
Hey Kyle. Thank you. I don’t think it’s better for my foot. I just think I didn’t build up mileage in the Hoka’s and they are a very different shoe. I think starting out running 18 miles in them for my first run was to much. I think the added cushioning may have a lot to do with it. Leg muscles activating different then they are use to. I am going to try to use them on my short runs in the future once I feel better.
Nice job - I live in Oregon. I run in the rain a lot. I figure that if I'm going to race in the rain, I better train in the rain. How cold is it where you live?? I 'm usually in shorts and short sleeves down to 40.
New shoes can definitely cause calf/achilles pain especially if the drop is significantly different. What was the drop in mm of the Hokas vs the Sauconys?
Have you had any problems with your feet? I had a stress fracture a year ago and it is completely healed but now I feel it will become stiff the next morning after a long run. I was wondering if you could use athletic cbd on your foot. Can you have muscle soreness in your feet? I am just confused as to what this feeling is in my foot as it isn't pain. Enjoy your videos!
The Hokas are 4 and the Saucony’s are 4.5. I thought that might have been it as well. I am stating to wear the Hokas when I’m out running errands to see if I can get use to them.
@@CjayeMedia I use sleeves so i can use my normal socks. I use them during my long runs. I also put them on for a few hours any evening my calves feel tight or sore.
jesse wilson hmmm. That’s a great question. I usually pull the insoles out and lean the shoes up against a wall in a dry area with good air movement. I don’t force dry them unless I have to have them. I would rather use a different paint until they dry. This’s is just what I do...there may be a better way. Anyone?
Hey mate, I am personally finding the videos a little stale. I am not knocking you but I personally would like to know more about you. More about your past events, what made you do them, why you quit. The drone shots, music, etc we can see that on most videos on youtube, I want to know the guy and why he runs the events. I watched your QA video and when you said you ran to have better form, you interested me, because that's why I run. I am thinking maybe you have some more interesting thoughts and opinions, I would be far more interested in that then watching you train for 15 minutes. But in saying all that, keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback Rickey. I appreciate it. I have been thinking about other topics I can introduce to do exactly that, but need to try to find the time to record them. 90% of my recording is while I'm training with just a little intro/recap which makes it easy for me to produce. I have been wanting to shoot more mid-week videos with more details but haven't gotten that done yet! I am hoping to do one this week...I have a list of Q & A and topics sitting on my phone. You have motivated me it get on it!
Thanks for the feedback. Love to hear your thoughts on what is mental training and how to improve it. I certainly don’t think that the act of running in the rain is mental training, but putting your self in uncomfortable situations or situations can mentally help prepare you for a race conditions. I’m not claiming to be an expert or even teach people how to strengthen themselves mentally. I’m just giving insight into what I do.
Take a look at this article. I feel like running in the rain (for someone like myself that lives in a place that rarely ever rains) would apply to the “embrace the suck” mantra. Thoughts? www.psychbytes.com/embrace-the-suck-mental-toughness/
@@CjayeMedia Mental training is to train your mind being prepared to react in the right way in a race situation. It's not easy to separate training, preparation for a race and mental training for it. I once had a 100 mile race coming up and the forecast predicted 100% rain for the whole time. I came prepared with a lot of clothes to change since that was a 4 loop course. I prepared my mind to be content running in rain for the whole time. My plan was to change my clothes every time I could. Race day came. I was maybe 2 hours behind the leader. I just did my thing and changed accordingly. After 100k the leader and some others quit and I was in the lead. I kept pushing through the rain and won. You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable in an ultrarace.
MENTAL STRENGTH: What things do you do to increase it?
Mental rehearsals of contingencies. Many people visualize having their hands raised after the fight, or streaming through the finish line feeling awesome. While positivity is important it is not as important as being realistic and understanding small things will go wrong and big things may go wrong. I go through in as much detail (including trying to how I will feel, imagine sounds and smells) of the worst things that could happen and then what my actions on are to get through it both physically through my actions and mentally by talking through (in my mind) my motivations to continue, all the hard work and sacrifice that went into prep etc.
Some things I consider are; kit breaking, a wrong turn, a rolled ankle, a fall that takes skin off, nausea/D&V, sunburn, bonking, having to wait at choke points, water bottle breaking, forgetting to restock on a food item, brushing noxious fauna, bites and stings or unexpected blistering/chaff.
A lot of this can be prevented to a degree or simple measures put in place to remedy should they occur, other events (wrong turns, a rolled ankle or unexpected joint pain etc) cannot and I need to come up with a realistic plan for what I am willing to continue on vs what is risking longer injury and needs a DNF decision.
Finally I always have three goals in any event.
1. My target time all thing going well,
2. My fall-back time which is realistic given number one rarely happens!, and
3. Finishing before cut-off.
There may be 6 hours between goal 1 and goal 3. I may reach a time when I realize 1 is unachievable and to go for 2. I may then make up time and once again go for 1. I may int he end be happy to re-adjust pace and expectations or take longer breaks etc and be content with 3. I think far to many people set 1 as their measure if success or failure and then finish an event after that time and beat themselves up about it too much or even worse when 1 slips through their fingers mentally quit or push themselves too hard as they cannot accept a "lesser" result and then bonk or injure themselves and end up with a DNF instead of a finish at all.
I also take a similar mental and practical approach in training noting there will be set-backs, program adjustments, work interruptions to schedule and injuries etc. Be adaptable.
I recommend people read the writings of the ancient Stoics and apply some of their tenets/principles. Many of which encourage "negative thinking" or rather thinking of the worst case and then preparing for it and dealing with it in your mind before it happens.
Plan for best case but always be prepared for worst case. The key attribute of any "survivor" or overcomer of extreme adversity is ADAPTABILITY and accepting your new reality no matter how much it sucks.
@@titaniumquarrion9838 You rock! Thank you so much for sharing all of this detail...so very very valuable.
@Brad Everett I have always liked that! Always like a dose of Goggins motivation.
@Brad Everett Heh! that is simply going to work for most people! On a serious note there comes a point where you know if you are physically and mentally tough or not. Doing more that sucks won't improve on that past a certain point and will just make more miserable, ill or injured (physically or mentally). I'd say if you are doing something you genuinely find horrendous ("sucking" isn't just uncomfortable it is miserable) deliberately on a daily basis you are pushing too hard or just plain training wrong. Goggins is a "special" guy and a rare breed no doubt but also by his own admission not too bright. Look at his first couple of 100 milers. He had no to poor prep, no idea of diet/nutrition, hydration or pacing and severely injured his feet to name a few of the mistakes he made by "embracing the suck". While it makes for interesting viewing/reading no sensible professional (or serious amateur) athlete would advocate how he started out in ultras or the way he often trains to failure. It will be interesting to see how his joints, feet and back etc are when he is 60.....
I live in the UK, If I didn't run in the rain then I'd never run at all... For me its getting up early (I hate it) so getting up and doing something early in the morning definitely makes me feel l've accomplished something. Enjoying the vids, really inspiring. Looking forward to some more inspiration especially over the holidays.
I have a long-term goal of doing the Moab240 in 2021.
Couple of thoughts. First, I love your approach and think it is very healthy. You have a target and aim for it, but are not afraid to adapt when needed. That has always been a struggle of mine and has lead to burnout in the past.
Second, after reading some of the comments in here, I know people may disagree, but for me, mental training is anything where I am out of my comfort zone and keep pushing through. Maybe it is rain, blazing heat (I live in Texas), not planning properly for a long run, etc. For me it is learning to battle with the unexpected and uncomfortable and not let it beat me.
I know this is a year old, but good job and I should be caught up to your current videos within the next couple weeks at the rate I’m watching. Lol
“Quitters never win” I just keep repeating that phrase to myself over and over again. For me that is all the mental toughness I need. So glad your are feeling better. Really appreciate you sharing your journey once again. The structure of the video is perfect. Don’t change a thing. 😎💩
Nice one! I love mantras. Thanks for the support and the feedback. 😄👍🏼
I know this is an old video, but I wanted to let you know that watching your videos has motivated me to try getting up early to get my run in before the start of the day. I liked what you said in something else I watched or listened to (can't remember if it was a previous video or the podcast) about how your after-work time is family time. I watched the final episode of this series, so now I'm going back and watching my way through all the episodes. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Beth! Glad you are finding some motivation in them.
Such a great video. I love every episode but this definitely is my favourite so far. The little snippets of wisdom during your runs will be super valuable for many too. Keep up the great work. Have a super week’s training.
Thanks James! Hope you have recovered nicely from your race.
Never thought of bad days as mental strength days. Really awesome concept man.
Glad you like it!
It feels sooo rewarding to do these kind of workouts. I love it and knowing I’ll have defeated the laziness really is what gets me out of bed, when it’s freezing cold in the early morning... Come ooooon!!! #noexcuse
Exactly. Something about finishing something you didn't want to do is so rewarding!
Very inspiring
Thanks so much Michael!
Whoa Chris !!! That was completely unexpected & undeserved mention!!! Dang! A first one in my ehmm... at my 40'something, something age :D
Really appreciate it & happy to being helpful :D Keep up the good job!
Huge kudos for mental strength conditioning !!
Hey! Sorry I couldn't call you out by name, but I really do appreciate your participation and feedback on here. You really helped me out with the tidbit of info! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Love the videos, helping me get back into running after few years off. Keep up the good work😎
So glad to hear it. Where are you from?
@@CjayeMedia from Glasgow Scotland, our weather's not quite as pleasant as california unfortunately 😭
Another awesome episode! I cant imagine all the filming and editing on top of the workouts and family time. Great content!
Thanks Brandon. I try to edit as I go through the week spending 15-20 min before going to sleep to try to get it organized so it’s quicker at the end...one of the reason I have no idea what’s on TV any more :).
Another great episode, I love the way you knit you family life into the training. It’s great to see the balance! Keep up the great content.
Thank you so much Chris. My goal is try to show that if you make health and fitness a priority you can work to balance it in with family, friends and work. You really just need to decide what’s important. For me, I almost never watch TV anymore. I realize that it’s so easy to blow through hours of the day that could be used for something that makes me feel good and accomplished. Thanks you the support!
love my Hoka Torrents......good Beast Coast shoes.......great grippin' in the MD mud!!....and today the Washington Metro area just broke the all time rain record set back in the late 1800's......keep training in the SO CAL rain.....great vlog!!
Thank you so much Caroline!
Great advice man👍 like u said training yourself to be stronger mentally is good,so that you can carry on when it really gets tough.I recently ran my first ever ultra marathon and I now have the bug🏃In not gonna lie there were some moments when it got tough but I think having the diversity in my training really played off. I think your videos are great and really inspiring so thank you for making them👍☺
Been binging these videos while doing some inside training! Really enjoyable to watch. Good luck from Nebraska!
Thanks so much Weston. I bet it’s been cold in Nebraska. I’ve been in Vermont this week training in the cold and have a whole new respect for all of you that live in cold weather.
Another great video Chris! Thanks
Thanks Doug!
Another great episode this week love the music stunning views and some good miles on the feet.
Thanks so much, Alan! I am glad to be feeling so much better than I was last week. Thanks for the support.
Keep it up!!! You have me motivated. Did a 5 miler today. Have to do an 8 miler Thursday and 6 on Friday. Slowing building mileage. Great footage on your run in the snow looked beautiful
Thank you so much, Ashley. Glad you are enjoying the videos and finding some motivation in them. Keep it up!
Love your vids ! Thanks for sharing-
THANKS DAVE!
Great episode, awesome views of the snowed mountain.Just the motivación I need for my thursday’s fartlek training.Keep on rocking!!
Awesome! Thanks for the support and motivation!
Great videos, keep up the good work! Very inspirational.
Thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying them and finding some inspiration. I appreciate the comment of support.
Love the video and subbed to your channel. Keep it coming
Thank you so much!
Interesting to hear your comments on the Hokas. I’ve got the Cliftons as well, and my knees always feel it after I’ve run any distance in them.
That’s interesting. I have felt so much better since switching back to Saucony’s.
What you say it true about Mental Days. I had a two hour ten minute long run planned today and last night here in Salt Lake City we had some freezing rain and snow. Not enough to wear my spikes but enough to be treacherous. I didn't want to get out there but heaven's sake I knew that I needed to even with careful plodding. Had to go a lot slower to avoid ice patches etc. but got her done. It's going to help me later running and pushing through slightly treacherous situations for sure. I'm not going to quit.
Great job Benjamin! That’s what I’m talking about.
Ha! Good call on switching shoes! I was wondering if there was a drop difference that was an issue. Mt. Baldy!! Nice, elevation and scenery. I’m so jealous
Hey! The drop isn't significant (4 vs 4.5) but I think the cushioning is way different. The Hoka's also feel like they are designed to help people roll from front to back and I am a mid/forefoot runner so I'm not sure if that played into it.
New Vlog out on time = tick, Content rich and on point = tick, nice mix of topic interest and general life = tick, thanks at end with commitment to next vlog = tick. I think that about sums up the perfect vlog recipe folks. Nice work Chris. Shame about the shoe change giving you achilles issues and I am sure shorter runs back in the Hokas will allow the transition. Of interest is the difference in pronouncing Saucony. Here in NZ we say 'Saw-Cony'. Bit like Subaru, we say Sue-baru and others say Soo-Ba-roo.
Hey Shaun! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. It is funny how different so brands are pronounced arounds the world. I travel to Europe, NZ and AUS often and always laugh when I hear the way things are said. Where in NZ are you?
@@CjayeMedia Hey Chris, we live in Titirangi which is a suburb in the hill range overlooking Auckland. If you ever get back to this neck of the woods let me know and we will roll out the 'Kiwi Red Carpet' for you. Happy to host you and your family so you now have some additional friends in NZ.
@@shaunnicholson5389 Sounds great. I will let you know the next time I am headed over.
Speaking of Mental Strength, David Goggins (Navy Seal and Ultrarunner) has a new book out called "Can't Hurt Me" that is great. Very motivational.
I’ve been watching a lot of his interviews and promotional video. I need to get the book.
If you constantly increase your mileage you should keep 3-5 pairs of shoes in constant rotation. Maybe you should also take a visit for fascia treatment in your lower body. Yousually 2-3 times will get your mobility back in place
Great viewing again. Your mental strength days are my usual running conditions. My gruellers are when it is baking hot. (and I think Warwick is pronounced worrick). 😁
Thanks Jason. Where are you from? I get plenty of hot days out here in California, but I agree that they put a strain on the brain. Thanks for the help on the name 👍🏼
I am from the UK 🇬🇧 and was running in the Jurassic Coast last week.
@@jasonhewer2429 Right! Sorry about that. Trying hard to remember all of the people that leave comments...but obviously, I'm not very good at it.
Easy to get lost with the number of replies you get mate.
I have never thought about gaining mental strength by running in inclement weather -- mostly because go out in bad weather because I actually enjoy it! (weirdo, I know!) I also live in a northern climate, so I often don't have much of a choice. My biggest problem is boredom. Love the video -- will give me something to think about on my next long run. :)
Thank you! I certainly enjoy it once I’m out there. I don’t tend to get bored on my runs but I try to constantly think about the things I need to do, want to do, my running form, etc.
If you are starting to develop "shin splints" I highly recommend Kinesiology tape. There are numerous videos showing how to apply it for various stability/prevention and treatment/recovery. If I load too soon after a down period I get sharp shin pain in the inside about a third of the way up the shin from the ankle. On two occasions in my life this developed into shin splints which took a couple of years each time to subside - Yeah nasty! The last time I started training for an ultra I felt that pain beginning and thought I'd give the Kinesiology tape a go while doubting it would work, It worked a treat and what had in a short time become quite sore very rapidly subsided to zero pain. Just to be sure on runs longer than 8 miles now always throw some tape on. It may also help with your achilles problem as a quick YT search for "kinesiology tape achilles tendon " just came up with multiple videos.
Thanks for the advice. I have the tape so I am headed to look up a shin splint video now. I am definitely feeling some pain exactly where you described.
Hi CJ, I agree with some of the other comments regarding the Hokas. My ankles were hurting a lot last year, when I ran in them and I ended up injured. With the help of a chiropractor I got back to running and he recommended that I try Sauconys and I have been injury free so far. I just wanted to thank you for your videos and it is very helpful to see you put in the work.
I just finished the Dallas Marathon last Sunday and will start training for my first 50 miler next Tuesday.
Which trail shoes are you using?
So glad you are enjoying them Andrea. Congrats on the Dallas Marathon. Which 50 miler are you doing?
I am using the Saucony Peregrine trail shoe. I really like them.
I will be doing a local, low key trail ultra, just to see how I like it. www.danmanrun.com/
Very entertaining video, loved the snow running!
So, do you think saucony makes a better shoe for your feet or why were the hokas causing problems?
Hey Kyle. Thank you. I don’t think it’s better for my foot. I just think I didn’t build up mileage in the Hoka’s and they are a very different shoe. I think starting out running 18 miles in them for my first run was to much. I think the added cushioning may have a lot to do with it. Leg muscles activating different then they are use to. I am going to try to use them on my short runs in the future once I feel better.
Nice job - I live in Oregon. I run in the rain a lot. I figure that if I'm going to race in the rain, I better train in the rain. How cold is it where you live?? I 'm usually in shorts and short sleeves down to 40.
Thanks Gretchen! It’s only getting down to about 45 right now but that’s freezing to a SoCal guy 🤣
New shoes can definitely cause calf/achilles pain especially if the drop is significantly different. What was the drop in mm of the Hokas vs the Sauconys?
I thought the same thing but one is 4 and the other is 4.5. I’m thinking it’s the cushioning at this point.
Cjaye Media agreed that's not enough for a problem.
Have you had any problems with your feet? I had a stress fracture a year ago and it is completely healed but now I feel it will become stiff the next morning after a long run. I was wondering if you could use athletic cbd on your foot. Can you have muscle soreness in your feet? I am just confused as to what this feeling is in my foot as it isn't pain. Enjoy your videos!
Chris, what's the difference in the drop between both shoes? I think those Hokas have a 3mm drop?
The Hokas are 4 and the Saucony’s are 4.5. I thought that might have been it as well. I am stating to wear the Hokas when I’m out running errands to see if I can get use to them.
Watching this Im seeing an injury coming bc his deloads are still running every day or darn near
Have you tried compression sleeves for calve recovery? I've found nothing better!
I do have them but haven’t used them much. Do you prefer sleeves over socks? Do you wear them during or after your runs?
@@CjayeMedia I use sleeves so i can use my normal socks. I use them during my long runs. I also put them on for a few hours any evening my calves feel tight or sore.
Ok. I will try that out. Thanks for the tip!
I have a pair of Sauconys. Absolute favourite shoe by far.
Also, I feel like your face is slimmer. How much weight have you lost so far if I may ask?
I will weigh on Friday, but probably around 12lbs.
What’s the best or proper way to dry shoes after running in the rain?
jesse wilson hmmm. That’s a great question. I usually pull the insoles out and lean the shoes up against a wall in a dry area with good air movement. I don’t force dry them unless I have to have them. I would rather use a different paint until they dry. This’s is just what I do...there may be a better way. Anyone?
Looks like switching out shoes might have done the trick
I think so. I am feeling so much better.
Hey mate, I am personally finding the videos a little stale. I am not knocking you but I personally would like to know more about you. More about your past events, what made you do them, why you quit. The drone shots, music, etc we can see that on most videos on youtube, I want to know the guy and why he runs the events. I watched your QA video and when you said you ran to have better form, you interested me, because that's why I run. I am thinking maybe you have some more interesting thoughts and opinions, I would be far more interested in that then watching you train for 15 minutes. But in saying all that, keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback Rickey. I appreciate it. I have been thinking about other topics I can introduce to do exactly that, but need to try to find the time to record them. 90% of my recording is while I'm training with just a little intro/recap which makes it easy for me to produce. I have been wanting to shoot more mid-week videos with more details but haven't gotten that done yet! I am hoping to do one this week...I have a list of Q & A and topics sitting on my phone. You have motivated me it get on it!
Typical day in the UK 🇬🇧 lol 😂
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sunrise* ;) (Yes, I'm that guy.. sorry)
I cringe at every "hookah" ... I thought it was "hoekah" ? :o Am I wrong..?
Sorry Chris, but running in the rain is not really mental training. But if it works for you that's fine.
Thanks for the feedback. Love to hear your thoughts on what is mental training and how to improve it. I certainly don’t think that the act of running in the rain is mental training, but putting your self in uncomfortable situations or situations can mentally help prepare you for a race conditions. I’m not claiming to be an expert or even teach people how to strengthen themselves mentally. I’m just giving insight into what I do.
Take a look at this article. I feel like running in the rain (for someone like myself that lives in a place that rarely ever rains) would apply to the “embrace the suck” mantra. Thoughts? www.psychbytes.com/embrace-the-suck-mental-toughness/
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Mental training is to train your mind being prepared to react in the right way in a race situation. It's not easy to separate training, preparation for a race and mental training for it.
I once had a 100 mile race coming up and the forecast predicted 100% rain for the whole time. I came prepared with a lot of clothes to change since that was a 4 loop course. I prepared my mind to be content running in rain for the whole time. My plan was to change my clothes every time I could. Race day came. I was maybe 2 hours behind the leader. I just did my thing and changed accordingly. After 100k the leader and some others quit and I was in the lead. I kept pushing through the rain and won.
You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable in an ultrarace.
@@fritz4345 Congrats on the win!