I’m sure like many people watching this, I’ve watched so many fitness videos and this information is so fresh and practical: do this on day 1, do this on day 2. Thank you
November has been my offseason (went from 40 miles a week to 20 miles a week) + i got injured right before the start of November, and got sick a week ago lol. I've been doing so much strength training, and this video is exactly what i need👍👍. 2:30 really interesting stuff
Glad it was helpful. WIth PF pain you maybe already are, but do some deep massage with a golf ball under your foot, you can also temporarily wear a compression calf sleeve and arch support (just be sure not to continue using it after pain is gone), you can also cut a donut hole out of the insert in your shoe (super helpful!), and stretch the soleus muscle. Good luck and recovery well @dward9007
Great advice on cross training. 👌🏻 No.6 Hill climbing/walking/hiking outside. Cheaper than buying an indoor machine and likely to be better for mental health.
I have some of my runners do that if either they 1) enjoy it and so will do lots of it, or 2) have a lower limb injury that prevents them from biking or elliptical, or 3) also care about upper body strength I enjoy rowing personally. You can go super hard and not worry about burning out your running as it’s a much different motor pattern. You can also put focusing to your legs and you’re getting a version of a squat.
Just got a injury and scheduled pt. Not sure what’s wrong but something is and I’m quite sad after the past 2 years of hard work to get where I’m at. Don’t want to lose the fitness so I’m gonna get a spin bike asap. Thanks for the advice and encouragement
Sorry to hear you’re hurt. Most all runners can relate. Just see what you can learn from it and cross train to keep your fitness. Good luck and bike on!
I agree totally with this, but have to add a little regarding elite bikers and how they use the muscles. They do actually ALSO pull with the leg going up, as well as pushing down with the other leg. But correctly: They don't have the impacts of landing, like runners do. I can highly recomend implementing it, when training on a bike, as its really good training for your muscles on your shin and your hip flexors, and adds the amount of power you put down.
Good point, and it's a great way to work on your hip flexors. One of my favorite runners has an indoor bike with independant cranks, so you HAVE to pull with each leg and not rely on the opposing leg to be pushing. Great strength training for your hips in this way.
Yeah those can be pretty fun. You can measure distance traveled, sure, but it's. not 1:1 equivalent of running distance, so measuring distance on an elliptical is still just an estimate. I'd go for just time on those
He said he crushed it because he trained his gut, took bicarbonate, and set lofty goals and trained speed. Cross training was a supplement, not his main focus.
I was reading your book and when I got to the part about how many weeks to dedicate to each phase of training, I wanted to ask when should I peak during the outdoor track season? Im asking because our coaches will probably make us do support/specific training if I want to peak on my last race so I might diminish my base training phase and other concerns.
That’s up to you when you want to peak. It’s hard when on a team like that because your coach has you do certain workouts. I’d focus on base and support as much as you can before the season then do you best to only start your peak 6-8 weeks before your last race
I truly wish cardiovascular fitness did not decline quickly like you said. Can you describe more details of why you think cardio fitness does not decline quickly?
Hi Andrew. Another question again. I'm trying to build my plan for march next yr's half marathon race. I'll only have 14 weeks to train. Should i lower the base training for 2 weeks so i can get 6 weeks each for support and specific? Or should i lower the other parts?
Many sources tell me that because I’m getting on a bit I should run less frequently and cross train instead. But I love running and I don’t love cycling, swimming etc. Should I just carry on as I am and just cross train if I get injured?
You can run even at 90 provided you stay healthy. Mostly a factor of diet. I suggest reading the book “how not to age” it’ll do wonders and you can likely carry on running for many years
Doesn’t seem like the best for cardio I think that if you can trampoline likely you can run. BUT it can be great for plyometric training which is awesome for runners especially for middle distance stuff like 5k. Doesn’t hurt. And good for lynphasizing
The stride with the floatation belt is longer when done properly the mechanics are more like running.Also the swinging of the arms in the water helps with forum when you go back to running.I usually go about 50 min and get a good cross training workout.
I’m sure like many people watching this, I’ve watched so many fitness videos and this information is so fresh and practical: do this on day 1, do this on day 2. Thank you
November has been my offseason (went from 40 miles a week to 20 miles a week) + i got injured right before the start of November, and got sick a week ago lol. I've been doing so much strength training, and this video is exactly what i need👍👍.
2:30 really interesting stuff
Excellent points, thanks for sharing. As a runner who is battling PF, the information is so timely
Glad it was helpful. WIth PF pain you maybe already are, but do some deep massage with a golf ball under your foot, you can also temporarily wear a compression calf sleeve and arch support (just be sure not to continue using it after pain is gone), you can also cut a donut hole out of the insert in your shoe (super helpful!), and stretch the soleus muscle. Good luck and recovery well @dward9007
Great advice on cross training. 👌🏻 No.6 Hill climbing/walking/hiking outside. Cheaper than buying an indoor machine and likely to be better for mental health.
absolutely. I'm about to go for a morning Ruck right now.
I highly recommend your book! It's entertaining and educational at the same time. Keep it up Andrew! 🏃♂️🏃🏼♀️
Would love to hear more about rowing as a supplemental cross training.
I have some of my runners do that if either they 1) enjoy it and so will do lots of it, or 2) have a lower limb injury that prevents them from biking or elliptical, or 3) also care about upper body strength
I enjoy rowing personally. You can go super hard and not worry about burning out your running as it’s a much different motor pattern. You can also put focusing to your legs and you’re getting a version of a squat.
Just got a injury and scheduled pt. Not sure what’s wrong but something is and I’m quite sad after the past 2 years of hard work to get where I’m at. Don’t want to lose the fitness so I’m gonna get a spin bike asap. Thanks for the advice and encouragement
Sorry to hear you’re hurt. Most all runners can relate. Just see what you can learn from it and cross train to keep your fitness. Good luck and bike on!
I agree totally with this, but have to add a little regarding elite bikers and how they use the muscles. They do actually ALSO pull with the leg going up, as well as pushing down with the other leg.
But correctly: They don't have the impacts of landing, like runners do.
I can highly recomend implementing it, when training on a bike, as its really good training for your muscles on your shin and your hip flexors, and adds the amount of power you put down.
Good point, and it's a great way to work on your hip flexors. One of my favorite runners has an indoor bike with independant cranks, so you HAVE to pull with each leg and not rely on the opposing leg to be pushing. Great strength training for your hips in this way.
Hey Andrew! I’m happy to see you. I hope you’re doing well.
You too Chris
There is eliptigo now which is an elliptical inspired bike for outdoor use so you can measure distance
Yeah those can be pretty fun. You can measure distance traveled, sure, but it's. not 1:1 equivalent of running distance, so measuring distance on an elliptical is still just an estimate. I'd go for just time on those
I’m literally gonna hop on stair master next week now
Haha 🤣 go get it. They’re great for glutes and quads. If you feel really saucer you can hold some light dumbbells as well.
David Roche said he crushed Leadville BECAUSE of cross training, not in spite of it. Runs 5 days/wk, cross trains (bike) the other two.
He said he crushed it because he trained his gut, took bicarbonate, and set lofty goals and trained speed. Cross training was a supplement, not his main focus.
I was reading your book and when I got to the part about how many weeks to dedicate to each phase of training, I wanted to ask when should I peak during the outdoor track season? Im asking because our coaches will probably make us do support/specific training if I want to peak on my last race so I might diminish my base training phase and other concerns.
That’s up to you when you want to peak. It’s hard when on a team like that because your coach has you do certain workouts. I’d focus on base and support as much as you can before the season then do you best to only start your peak 6-8 weeks before your last race
What do you think about rope jamping?
I truly wish cardiovascular fitness did not decline quickly like you said.
Can you describe more details of why you think cardio fitness does not decline quickly?
Hi Andrew. Another question again. I'm trying to build my plan for march next yr's half marathon race. I'll only have 14 weeks to train. Should i lower the base training for 2 weeks so i can get 6 weeks each for support and specific? Or should i lower the other parts?
I know he's said something like: "if you only have a few weeks to train... all base training is still the best way to go.
Many sources tell me that because I’m getting on a bit I should run less frequently and cross train instead. But I love running and I don’t love cycling, swimming etc. Should I just carry on as I am and just cross train if I get injured?
You can run even at 90 provided you stay healthy. Mostly a factor of diet. I suggest reading the book “how not to age” it’ll do wonders and you can likely carry on running for many years
Any thoughts on mini tramp for x training?
Doesn’t seem like the best for cardio I think that if you can trampoline likely you can run. BUT it can be great for plyometric training which is awesome for runners especially for middle distance stuff like 5k. Doesn’t hurt. And good for lynphasizing
@@runelitecoach i had never heard of optometric training!
Haha that was an autocorrect. “Plyometric”
Pool running is done with a flotation belt and your feet dont touch the ground
Sometimes. Many runners, including mine and myself, don’t use the flotation belt. It’s unnecessary for most runners
The stride with the floatation belt is longer when done properly the mechanics are more like running.Also the swinging of the arms in the water helps with forum when you go back to running.I usually go about 50 min and get a good cross training workout.
I'm sad because Run Elite book isn't in Polish language
Awe don’t be sad. Perhaps I’ll translate it to Polish. German edition is nearly done. One at a time though. Thanks for your support :)