💡80% of your running should be easy, allowing for conversation.
🛌Rest and sleep are crucial for muscle recovery and cortisol regulation.
🍎Proper nutrition, especially carbohydrates, is essential for sustaining energy during runs.
👟Investing in proper running gear, including shoes, can improve comfort and performance.
🏋️♀️Strength and conditioning exercises improve muscle strength and reduce the risk of injury.
How much of my running should be at an easy pace?
—Around 80% of your running should be at an easy pace, allowing for conversation.
Why is rest important for runners?
—Rest is crucial for muscle recovery and rebuilding. It also helps regulate cortisol levels and reduce the risk of injury.
How does nutrition affect running performance?
—Proper nutrition, especially carbohydrates, provides the energy needed for sustained running. It also aids in muscle recovery and glycogen restoration.
Why is proper running gear important?
—Investing in proper running gear, including shoes, improves comfort, reduces the risk of injury, and enhances overall performance.
How does strength training benefit runners?
—Strength training exercises improve muscle strength, endurance, and overall performance. They also reduce the risk of injury.
00:00The video introduces seven top tips to improve running performance.
00:0980% of running should be at an easy pace to allow for conversation.
01:00Rest and sleep are crucial for muscle recovery and cortisol regulation.
01:58Proper nutrition, especially carbohydrates, is essential for sustained energy during runs.
03:59Investing in proper running gear, including shoes, can improve comfort and performance.
05:43Strength and conditioning exercises improve muscle strength and reduce the risk of injury.
06:39Visualization is recommended for improving mental toughness and running performance.
