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The Big Problem With Endurance Training (7 solutions)
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"Why do you still go to the gym? Why did I eat breakfast?", Love it. And the Ironman, I always say I'm going to be the 85-90 year-old champion.
See you there, buddy 😊🤟🏼
I was athletically inclined in my youth but somewhere around my mid-30's I became a potato. That lasted to my mid 50's when I woke up one day, joints aching, overweight, suffering from hypertension and, after watching my father slowly die from Alzheimers, decided I needed to make a change.
I'm now a fit 5'11" - 170 lbs 60 yr. old, run, bike and swim on a regular basis and signed up for my 1st sprint triathlon this summer. It can be done, all the points noted here are exactly what you need to succeed. I know because it's exactly what I did.
Really great to read and I’m glad you’re on the journey now!! It’s the best 😊 well done 💪🏻
You are an inspiration! Health is not just for young people!
First of all, I absolutely love your channel. I have been in five marathons in my life. Once, a marathon for Epilepsy or Diabetes or something like that which was 26-28 miles. (I was in my 20's so it has been a while.) I have walked since I was 14 years old and I am currently 53 years old. 54, in September.
I couldn't drive, and still don't, due to Epilepsy since the age of 4.5-5 years old. Spinal Meningitis at 18 months, head injury and all of that. I didn't hold my first job until I was nearly 30. I have walked 20 miles to get to a job when I was younger.
My family lives in the country and if I wanted to get somewhere I had to walk. I have strong legs and I heart test last year that says I have a heart of a 25-30 year old. Long story short is that I have had many ups and downs over the years with seizure control.
I had brain surgery in 1996 after doctors ran out of options to treat me. I have periods when I am seizure-free and periods where I am unable to work. Covid knocked me out of my last job in 2020.
After two years of struggling with hard Grand Mal seizures, where I was getting injured, and becoming Anemic, I am finally healthy again and seizure free for 3 months. I have started running again. If I could make a dollar for every mile I have walked I would be rich.
I want to build up to a marathon again. I know that you are not a doctor and I don't need that advice but I have been out for years and I just completed a 44 mile, online challenge, where you can virtually pick your challenges and enter your time and actually get a medal. I was not certain what I could do so I gave myself 2 months to complete the challenge. I logged over 45 miles in 9 days!
I was so shocked. Obviously I can still walk fine. I started running a little bit in doing that. I wound up with a sore Pitiforus (glute) muscle. How do I train properly? I want to train myself for the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Europe. I will be walking that. But I want to begin running as well.
How do I train to run say, ten miles and progress from there? Any specific program? Oh, I have started training with weights and targeting specific muscle groups (top/bottom) also. I've been stagnant for 3 years and have fought to regain my health back. My dream job would have me walking or running for money but I haven't figured out how to get paid for it. Since I don't drive, jobs like Park Rangers are out. But I hike mountains and canyons whenever possible. I work at jobs like Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and the Grand Canyon North Rim and ski resorts in winter. I hiked Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon 5 years ago in 2018. I want that energy back.
Even more, I don't want Alheimers, brittle bones in old age and to simply wither away in old age. I'm very health conscious.
I had a doctor tell me when I was 8 years old that I would never marry, never drive, never have a child, nor hold a job and that I should simply accept my fate then and not try. I have fought to prove them all wrong since I was young. And I have done almost everything that I was told that I could never do. While I don't drive now, I did for almost 5 years. I have a 30 year old son. The marriages didn't work but not having anything to do with Epilepsy. I just don't accept certain treatment. I saw too much.
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Hi Ben. I started picking up running with a prgression from your 5k to the 10k plan three years ago. Today, I smashed my first half on a hilly ourse in 1:55:00. A large junk of those minutes I owe to you and your advice. Consistency, focus on endurance, the things Ben mentions here. And trails. Embrace the trail! Amazing things will happen. All the best to Mary, I'll be continuing the way alongside you two, hopefully for a very long time. Everyone have a good day.
This is so awesome to read, Hugh. Thanks so much. And thanks for being on the journey with us and for sharing yours. You must be buzzing after that HM?! Congrats!! We hope you’re here sharing the journey for a long time too 😊👍🏻
Totally agree with the cross training! I have been in that place of too much mileage running and paid the price! so had to look at my training and how to adapt it! Thanks Ben!
Thanks Riz, and we’ll done for recognising that you need to adapt too 😊🤟🏼
10% rule means every 7 weeks you double your training distance; so start at 10k, then 7 weeks later you're at 20k, 7 weeks after that you are at 40k, 7 weeks after that you are at 80k. So in less than 6 months you can go from beginner to marathon runner training distance with minimised chance of over-training
I've been following your beginner to marathon program and at first those distances were intimidating to look at. I'm starting the 5k to 10k segment. Not only I can see the progress, but now I also understand how far it's possible to go.
Amazing to read and thank you! Yes, with sensible structured training there really are very few limits on what you can achieve! Awesome stuff 😊
Just take your time and be patient. The adaptation takes time, the improvement of cardio performance takes time, the strengthen of muscle takes time. When I start running, I already have a very good aerobic base (in terms of amateur) through cycling, my FTP is about 300w and Garmin gives me a estimated vo2max of 57. But it took me over 6 months to adapt and reach the same level. At beginning I cannot even run a straight 5k, there’re pains here and there all at strange places like abs, different places around knees, ribs, even shoulders… When the pain becomes sharp and “bad” I just stop and call it a day. I built it from 2k to 3k to 3.5k then to 5k 10k. Actually these early adaptation runs put very little stress on my cardio/aerobic system, rather than the muscular system. After those runs it actually feel like a gym session and I built a lot of small strange muscles during the way. Now still on the journey, haven’t actually run a half, but my current 5k is about 22minutes and 5:30/km is the forever pace. Still moderate/slow in the running community but actually I’m amazed by myself, that’s already beyond my expectation. Never been a runner my lifetime, tried to start serval times but all failed because the rush until this time. Patient is important. Give yourself time, don’t rush it and you’ll get there.
Very interesting video. I've been running since 1978 and I'm with you about it being a life time journey. Also I used to get told not to do weight training alongside running (it's either one or the other). So pleased I never listened to them because I rarely get injuries and when I do they don't last long at all 😊
Awesome attitude, David! Love it. You’ve been running since the year Mary was born!! Awesome 😎 👏🏼
Thank you. My running is improving with age too because there's so much more information and better kit out there now compared to when I first started running 44 years ago. People used to think I was an oddball for running around the local sports field for hours on end back in those days. It's nice to see a whole new culture of runners now who appreciate the importance of exercise 😁
I came across your channel with a quick "I'm running my first marathon" RUclips search ... I feel as though I've hit the gold mine! I turned 40 last November and I told myself I would make 40 my healthiest, best year yet. So I decided I'm going to run a marathon this September, the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patt Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. I have found everything on your channel very refreshing as well as practical. I'm super excited, and I haven't stopped binging on your videos in the last two days. Subscribe ... check. Cheers!
Irony: air force dropped running from their fitness tests 😅😅😅
@@sasquatchrosefarts True - I was in the Navy and never saw the point in running as I could only run 1100 feet before I went "splash!" (aircraft carrier flight deck). But, 40 is my year! And who doesn't like fighter jets? If I can run around the AFB and see those, I'm game!
@@drjeckel6209 it's all good man. But I thought it was too funny when you said an air force base is hosting a running event😂😂😂😂. Also, I think running around an aircraft carrier sounds fun. Do all knids of footwork drills, like for field sports. And the boat is rocking and horizon changing, so it might make you really good. But I assume there only a brief time each day when you're cleared for that . No aircraft exercises. But even fifteen minutes is mountains better than nothing.
@@sasquatchrosefarts Absolutely, too funny! The aircraft carrier didn't "rock" too much - plus we had four gyms onboard dedicated to either weights or aerobic activities. We did have days where the flight deck was cleared for activities, but you could always run in the hangar bay dodging all the other planes, helos, and chains holding them all down. Non-skid is terrible to trip and fall on though lol!
Dodging air vehicles and ropes sounds like rocky training!!! Eye of the tiger!
I love training big miles each week. I did some shorter training blocks lately, trying to push speed to make up the difference and it didn't work. I'm returning to 100 mile weeks, but only thanks to extensive strength training to assure I can remain injury free! Great video!
Thanks Paul! 100 mile week?! Man that’s the dream but my body will need a few years to get there 😂 triathlon has ensured that my running legs take time to develop fully 😂
Honestly - that was just a GREAT video. PACKED with great tips and information. Watching it twice! THANK YOU!
Love the content! Running the Madrid half marathon in a few weeks, followed one of your plans, lets's see how it goes!!
Awesome! And thank you, Kenny. Let me know how it goes 😊 good luck 💪🏻
@@ThisMessyHappy 1:41 I did it in. Plenty more room for improvement!
@@Brandlay92 awesome
I just noticed we both run in the Asics Noosa Tri 13 and the Saucony Peregrine 10 (these are actually the same colour for me) ;D
Great video again. I found doing a lot of cycling training for IM 70.3 last year, didn't help my running but only because my running milage was much lower due to time spent in the bike.
Yes I hear you, it’s a balance for sure. I’m “lucky” in that I actually can’t run much more than I do as I’m held together by string and fairy dust 😂 so the added cycling doesn’t reduce my running 😊
The best opening I have ever seen😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Salute dude!
Aside from the opening, the content is also brilliant and honest! Definitely the cross training, double activity and progressive over loading and patience mindset. Keep the good work up!
Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you to say. It’s very much appreciated 😊
Can vouch for the comment you made about jumping from 10k to 16k. I did exactly this during a half marathon training last year when I was new to running. Was trying to prove my mental toughness to myself. I picked up a small injury that carried though to my race. The cavalier approach got me through the half but I couldn't run again for months. Just started training for a full marathon and will be taking on board the advice from people more experienced than myself.
I’m really liking the Sunday/Wednesday uploads! I’m afraid you’re spoiling me. Lol
Ha ha I’m trying to! 😂
Good luck in the 90 to 95 year old age group; you'll have to compete against me haha. I'm 38 now.
I’ve got 4 years on you. I’ll dominate until you get there 😉😂
Thanks for this video (even if viewed a year late!) backs up exactly what I find. I enjoy running but too much is too much and I like doing other things like cycling and swimming too. Never been one for big running miles, just focussed, quality runs, plus other training. Used to run 39min 10ks off 11 miles running/week + cross training. Ran PBs (sub 18min) last year (aged 51) in 5k off 20-25 miles per week (plus cross training) - long run (8-10 miles), intervals/reps (total with warm up/cool down ~ 6-7miles), parkrun (tempo) plus wu/cd (total 6-9 miles). Seems the best combo for me (covers 5/10k race distance, would up the long run for a half marathon but keep the rest much the same).
First: I think I've got a new life goal right there: win Kona in the age group of 100+.
Also, unfortunately there are no producty available under that merch link :(
Ha ha life goals redefined 🤟🏼
Yes the last round of merch has been sorted and sent out. I’m looking at new avenues to keep it consistent 😊
I'm a relatively new runner and I also split my runs, a few kilometers with the dog and I'll go off later to finish by myself. Even if I take only a 20 break between runs, it's enough for me to feel fresh on the second part. I just discovered your channel and will look at at more of your content asI just foolishly signed up for my first marathon.
Thanks buddy and welcome to the channel. Ahhh I miss running with my dog. She was a staple of the channel until we moved to Thailand. Ran everywhere with us but it’s too hot for her now. She’s a swimmer instead 😂 which marathon are you aiming for? 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Wow, Thailand! Fantastic and I understand about the heat, my Boxer doesn't tolerate the heat either. I registered for the P'tit Train du Nord marathon North of Montreal. It's a fast linear race and a popular Boston qualifier but my only goal is to finish in one piece. I'm a 55 year old that discovered the joys of runner just 2 years ago.
First visit, really impressed. Awesome stuff, and my gaps addressed were double days and hard, long biking.
Thanks so much 😊
You are like my personal running coach! Love your channel.
yay can't wait for the new merch!!!! It looks great! Thank you for another great video!!
Ha ha thanks Sandra. Thanks for supporting us and I hope you like the new design 😊
Far fewer than 99.9% could train like him I'd say. That's 1 in 1000
12:44 I feel the same. If I have the health and money I'll be in my 70s racing triathlon and running nationals :)
Double run day for low mileage and older runners (I'm both) might be a 45 minute run in the morning and a 45 minute bike or swim in the evening.
Very true! And that’s a great way to achieve what you need too 💪🏻😊
If i remember correctly the 75+ world record holder 5k runs 20 minute in the morning and 20 minute in the evening. Not even 45 minutes is necessary. However i think he ran every day or 6days a week.
Oh em gosh. You, a "real" runner, just gave me permission to call myself a runner. I have had such a mental block about it! I felt like I was not legit or I was an impostor because I'm slow and I've "only" been running since May of this year. Also, your perspective about the long game - we're in this for the long haul, so no need to rush milestones or goals at the risk of injury. New subscriber. Thanks!
Bekele is still the GOAT in my opinion. He’s still only 2 seconds behind Kipchoge’s official world record.
Also, Bekeke is significantly shorter and heavier, and was 2 years older than Kipchoge when he did his marathon PR. In addition, he has more accomplishments in other distances such as 10K and 5K (long-distance running competition is more than marathons).
@ yeah no shit Bekele has done more than the marathon. That just better serves my point. But why are you talking about height and weight? Who cares?
I’m coming up to week 18 out of 25 on your marathon program. It’s been good, life gets in the way of training sometimes and I’ve only missed one midweek session so far. I work on my core and upper body with free weights every week , though I’m dropping the 17.5kg dumbbells from my sets now and going lower as It’s too much with the running volume . Soon as the marathon is over I’ll get on the bike again for the summer and go heavy on the weights.
Good work, Richard! I’m glad the plan is working for you. Keep at it. When/where is the marathon? I’m sure you’ve already told me but I have THE worst memory known to man 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks Ben. Edinburgh on May 29th. Week 19 now and coming up to the 27k this Sunday, into new long run territory here! :).
Just discovered your channel, im a cyclist starting running, and its good to see i can do both.
I am 18 weeks into the plan you have shared. Thank you for all you do!!
Awesome! And how’s it going? Thanks so much for the kind words 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Very well! I have never been more consistent!
I'm just back to running after a 3 year break. When I started 8 years ago, I could run 50m in a 2km walk. It took maybe a year to build up to a 5km run. When I stopped I was doing 8km runs 3 times a week. Now I'm back to 2km walk/run, running about 50% of the time.
My biggest problem is I love love love long (for me) runs. I love hitting distance pbs. But they were so long (for me) it took at least one day, often two to recover.
I'm hoping I can stick to a more balanced training plan this time. Also I found body builders protein powder really helped speed up recovery. I couldn't stomach whey powder so I'm using vegan. I guess I was a little short of protein in my diet.
thanks for you video, it helps. love your work.
Worth noting that the 10% rule does need to be disregarded once you get to a certain level of weekly mileage because of the then exponential increase in weekly mileage that will start occurring and the excessive overload that comes with it. I made this mistake two years in a row because I'm a bit daft and slammed into a wall of overtraining syndrome both times 😬
Yes this is a very good point, Jess. It’s not a limitless increase. I always stick at around half marathon ready nowadays and only move up when I need to. Hope you’re over the overtraining 😊
Yeah I think I've figured out a balance. I'm a fell runner so I've switched to doing all my runs based on time rather than distance, just so I'm not getting fixated on 'needing' to cover 21km in a long run but having it take 4 hours rather than 2.5 because it's on Kinderscout lol.
Honestly, the other way around too - 10% of 0 is still 0, and like, don't get me wrong, beginners gotta go slow, c/o structural fitness, but if you start at one lap around the track (per week) you get to three laps around the track (per week) on a 12 week training programme with the 10% rule in place (and as we all know, 10% is the _upper_ intensity increase) which is clearly too little.
Very few training rules are actually rules.
Yeah good point!
0:30 The greatest long-distance runner of all time (of modern running competition) is Kenenisa Bekele (not Eliud Kipchoge). As for the not so modern competition, it’s (arguably) Abebe Bikika.
Glad you put “arguably” in the second point. I think you missed it on the first one 😉😂
I’ve done some big weeks in the past. I would suggest being a bit careful if you try one of his weeks in that 125 mile range. Maybe a % of his weekly mileage? Looks like you guys are doing so well in your new home!!! 👏
Oh hell yes, definitely not taking on his weekly mileage 😂 you know me well and you know that I’d probably just explode 😂
Another winning video
Thanks again
I use double run days all the time in the winter when there's not enough daylight to cover the entire distance before or after work. Usually a morning and a lunch run.
A great way to bookend a day too, Ira! Great stuff 😊
There is some awesome advice in there ,now where did I put my bike ? Great content in your videos thanks
Thanks Steven. Much appreciated 😊 now get out there cycling 😂
I have been training this whole summer for the cross country season, but I made a few mistakes. I didn’t stretch enough, I didn’t do core work, and two weeks before my preseason, I injured my hip. And now, I have to take a break, and do pt. So now I might not be able to run first or even second week of preseason, so I wish I watched this video earlier
Your channel is excellent man. Thanks for all the great knowledge!
Ha ha in 50 years perhaps we will be able to lock horns and go for that Kona age group crown. Thanks for making this content love you both. Did you make a video of the full distance Ironman you did?
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!!
Ahhh thanks Dayana 😊
Bekele is my choice for best distance runner , more records across different distances
A very very accomplished and inspirational runner too. It’s a tough call (and one for debate too 😊)
Bekele is better long-distance runner, hands down.
Just found your channel, love it!!! Thanks for this refreshingly honest film to make all runners feel better!
I ran my first marathon at 29 years old. After running for only 3 weeks finishing in 4.09.
This was a great video mate I've been thinking of adding the bike for a while into my training thanks mate for the idea
No worries and thanks Kevin 😊
Suggestion for a heart rate monitor? I'm new at the idea but intrigued. Thank you!!!
Great advice on this one Ben. Thank you so much for sharing. Just done my 2nd Marathon at Brighton and looking at my first 50k this year. Looking at more endurance running "therafter" 😃
Ha ha cheers Danny. Which 50k you aiming for? 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy my 50k is called the Goring Gap near Reading. Its marketed as a good first ultra if that even exists. Am just looking at going the distance and forgetting about time!!!!
1:18 "it doesn't matter what level you're at..." damn right! There's ONLY ONE Kipchoge!
True that 😊
Excellent video, lots of informative training running tips, & fun doing it :-)
Thanks so much 😊
Great video and awesome new merchandise!
Thanks buddy! Much appreciated 😊
Good vid but only agree Kipchoge is the greatest marathon runner of all time. If you are looking at xc and 5/10k then I reckon you have to choose Bekele. Would be fantastic for running to actually have xc as an Olympic sport. And talking of xc someone below said embrace the trail and totally agree :)
Oh man I’d love XC to be in the olympics!! That would be amazing. Imagine the courses they’d come up with!! Agree that Bekele has to be right up there in the conversation. They’re all my heroes so can’t really go wrong 😂
Hi Ben just watch this great video again and it reminded me of the phrase to skin a cat, as recently someone told me this was to do with the cat of nine tails used on ships
Ahhhh that sounds way kinder 😂
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This was so useful, thanks! I know it might make many cringe, but would you consider a video on low mileage training for ultramarathons? I do 50ks, and would like to step up to 50 miles next year. The problem is, I work 60-70 hours a week in very physical jobs, and am a lifelong insomniac to boot. I simply can't put in more than 5-7 hours of training a week max, and that includes running, strength, and mobility. I'm completing my races and loving it... but I'd really love tips on how to maximize what time I have.
Clever advice thanks
Thank you 😊
Do not try the 10% for every week, recovery weeks are needed. I got shin splints due to the compound interest! I’m good now though!
Agree 💯 but luckily I added that in to the video 😊
I love your videos mate 👍🏻solid sound advice as always
Thanks Matt! Appreciated as always 😊
Thank you for the video! Do you have one about cycling for runners? I don't know at what heart rate, how long, and how often I should incorporate cycling. I know it's personal, but if you have a video, I would love to watch it!
Solid video good info champ fanx 🤟🏼
Thanks so much 😊
While I can handle 90 mi/wk (~150 km/wk), I tend to implement cross training anyway (mine happens to be dance dance revolution lol)
Ha ha great cross training. So jealous. My body starts to fall apart after about 50km per week
Greatest marathoner yes, greatest distance runner arguably
Yeah I’ll give you that 😉😊
Kenenisa Bekele is better long-distance runner, hands down and _arguably_ also better marathoner. On the other hand, Kipchoge is better at PR.
Mean the foundation
your slow is probably my fast :) A comfortable and sustainable pace for me is 5.12 minutes per KM
But my fast is also someone else’s slow 😂 circle of life 🤟🏼
Instead of looking for excuses just run. I went from no running to running a 5k everyday. I ran through the pain and now a few months later I have no pain after my muscles got stronger. Don't make excuses. Run every day.
I'm with Riz on this one. Cross training definitely helps. Any chance of a run / bike mara plan? Always hard to work out what runs to switch out for biking.
Hey Gary, you’re not the first to mention something like this. I’ll have a think 🤔
twice 30 minutes is actually the same as one 60 minute run. There is enough research/study about that. Actually 4x15 minutes was the same as one 60 minute run too, they did this study on the military. 4x15 was actually a bit better.
Whoa!!! Chill with the Bekele slander! 😂 Kipchoge got clapped by Bekele in just about every race when they were on the track! That’s why Kipchoge ran away to the roads
Unfortunately I found the opposite for me. I did 4000 miles on the bike last year ( easy and hard rides, got average from 15 to 20mph for 30 miles solo) and struggled to pick up the running again, took several months.
Sorry to hear this, Mike! We’re you cycling to supplement your running or instead of? Because I kept doing both to a decent amount so never felt like I had to pick up the running again? Maybe that’s the difference? 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy That definitely could be a part of it. I struggled to keep up both, but tried. I found my bike times improving so ended up focussing more and more on it so it probably works much better for many like that.
Question for the more experienced runners. The hotter weather is coming up. After my half marathon in 2 weeks I’m thinking of taking a break from the longer distances to focus on 5ks and 10ks through the hotter months while keeping my long run around 10 miles to maintain most of my mileage build up. I figure it will be easier to fit my running in in the cooler hours that way. Then when it starts cooling off, I’ll start building my mileage again. Anyone else try something like this before? Any advice, for or against?
What I noticed is even though I can do 100-200km of cycling, when I still struggle to run 5-10km hmmm?
Yeah they’re very different aren’t they! The only reason my running stayed good was that I was going both to a decent level instead of one or the other 😊🙌🏼
Hi messy, awesome and helpful video for us beginners out there. One question, on your ultimate planner, would you fit in the cross training (I.e Z2 bike rides) on your rest days?
Thanks 😊 I’d say you could switch out a s&c session for a bike and maybe switch an easy s&c to your rest day etc. try to keep at least one day per week as a nice truly restful day 😊
Great video! I was thinking about getting into multi sport. One thing at the end though, not sure what murch is?
Merchandise. As in our new t-shirts and what not 😊 thanks so much for the kind words also 🤟🏼😊
The gear looks awesome! Followed the link and it looks like it’s no longer available. Any chance I can still snag one?
Love the channel. Running 2-3 10k's a week. Was thinking of doing a double run once a week to train for the Hood To Coast relay in August. Should I do two 10ks, or two shorter runs? Also, is the merch sold out? Seems "non products found" on Scimitar. Cheers.
I simply gave up after 15 years trying. I managed to reach 5 km at 5m:30 per km. But never ever managed to reach 10km . Eventually I did a test and discovered my VO2 max was 19, so #!@*#!@# It was impossible for me to do anything long distance.
"More than one way to skin a cat' refers to catfish and not felines. Catfish have skin and not scales.
I think it actually refers to a cat o’ nine tails which was an old style whipping implement! 🤯😂
Hi Ben, interested to know more about what you do on Zwift for a solid aerobic workout which also allows your legs to recover from your previous run workout and rest them for the run next workout. Sometimes I cycle on Zwift as cross training for running and I wonder if my legs would recover more if I had fully rested them.
Hi Andy, to be honest l, most of the time I go on tempus fugit and just hang out king zone 2!efforts and watch RUclips! Nothing flashy, not even hills, just crunch out the consistent zone 2 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy I’d never heard of Tempus Fugit before, it sound well suited to recovery and or cross training. And I’ve learnt some Latin :). That’s for the suggestion and brilliant RUclips content.
You are actually so funny 🤣🤣🤣
Pretty sure he ran out of the womb🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha I’ll take this. I’m hilarious in my own head so I might frame this comment to confirm someone else thinks I’m a bit funny too 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy 🤣🤣🤣🤣 take it. Run with it
Hi Ben I'm training for my 2nd trail 50km race I'm in my early 50's and the plan I'm following has 5 runs a week, I love getting out on my bike a couple of times a week and doing 30-50k on trails, how do I substitute a run for a bike ride, say if I had to run 10k what would the equivalent be on a bike ????
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Merch Questions 😊
What's the difference between the original running vest and the sublimated? Also do you happen to know for womens sizing if they run true to size?
Both vests are sublimated so the only difference is the design. And I think the vests are quite small to size. So if you’re a small and you like it tight fitting then small but medium might give you a bit more leeway if you like them a bit looser. That’s how I’ve found them anyway 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy wonderful, thanks so much 🥰
Wait, am I the only one here who skins cats on the regular? Best hobby after running.
Hi Ben. What cycling workouts on Zwift do you find are the most beneficial for your running? Have you ever done a video on the topic of incorporating cycling into a Marathon training plan and does such a plan exist? I mean like a plan that gives you workouts for cycling as well as running rather than just have a day marked as a cross training day? Thanks
Hi Eoin, it’s nothing glamorous I’m afraid, I used to basically just get in to time trial position and bang out 2-5 hours on tempus fugit (the flattest course). There were times when I did specific workouts in the week but I sometimes felt they took it out of my legs too much and I lost the quality in my runs. I found even just an hour at around my goal Ironman wattage of around 180w was a good workout and a really cheap way of building that base. Haven’t done a plan for this yet but you’re not the first person to mention in so it might be something I look in to 🤔😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Thanks Ben
Great video! would you say the 10% rule applies to cross training? or is it more okay to pile on the time?
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Thank you 😊 🙏
I try to practice running Run a marathon under 3 hours and 5 minutes in order to get to the Boston Marathon. I plan to practice for many years. It's really hard
Debatable, so I think you could say 'arguably'. Bekele could be considered the greatest distance runner of all time. Kipchoge is certainly the greatest marathon runner of all time though.
I did say arguably didn’t I? If I didn’t I meant to! And agree. To be fair they’re all legends to me 😊
I applied 10% rule but I got injured (cap knee pain) 😂😂
Arghhhh that’s frustrating but sometimes these things happen even if you’re as cautious as you can be. See it as a sign that there’s an imbalance or weakness somewhere and make it your job, as a runner, to find it and fix it. It’s like a puzzle 🧩 💪🏻😊
you will have to compete against me in 95 age ironman group!!
ever run trails? million times better than pavement
Dude, trails is my thing, Road when I have to trails when I need to 😊
Quite confused now, actually In this video saw your running form and hand movements, they are drastically different from "perfect running form" - (trust me I just learnt this by observing runners and on internet) my question is does hand movement even matters? I am trying to perfect my running form to. Stay away from Injury.
PS: I am beginner, and i am not saying by any means your running form isn't perfect, because i have no idea what's perfect what's not.
since when was the 5% rule the 10% rule now?
Since when was it ever the 5% rule? 😉😂
Let's face it Ben, anyone who thinks just running like another person and they think they will get same or better results, may have something missing?
This is very true! Too many people lack that confidence and knowledge to truly do their own thing but that’s what we’re here for, right?! 😊
After the world record he looked like he just finish an easy 5k
Weekly I went straight from 10k to 20k to 25k oops
I think they loop 80+ together. No longer 5 year age groups once you pass 80. 🤣
No way!! I’m sure they do it all the way to 90’s in triathlon!! They have to! That’s my aim 😂😂
I'm seeing lots of comments about your training plans, where can I find this?
At our website or on the training plans playlist on the channel. The website is thismessyhappy.com 😊
@@ThisMessyHappy Excellent, thanks for getting back to me 👍🏻
Nice video but come on the 10% rule has been totally debunked years ago. All comprehensive studies show following the 10% increase rule can slightly delay an injury on average but ultimately both the same number of injuries and the severity of injuries on average remains the same. You have to go by feel and body monitoring no arbitrary percentage should be adhered to or suggested. Very outdated thinking.
I’m hoping you watched the video saying pretty much what you just said? 😉
@@ThisMessyHappy quote "If you stick with the 10% rule your body is able to keep up with the overload" you lost me at this point, I realized there was nothing here for me.
Nope greatest marathon runner...overall distance runner Bekele
It’s definitely one of those 2! But that’s the beauty of running and opinions. It’s a great debate to have 😊
Swearing within the first paragraph, I am DONE.
There is no swearing. Ever. Find me swearing on the channel, you won’t. 😉