Get More Out of Your Runs: Say Goodbye to Junk Miles and Max Your Potential.

Are you tired of feeling like you're not making progress in your running routine? It might be time to evaluate your training and see if you're falling victim to the dreaded "junk miles." In this video, we'll dive into what junk miles are, why they're harmful, and how to avoid them so you can maximize your training and achieve your running goals.
First, let's define what junk miles are. Simply put, they're the miles you run that don't have a specific purpose or goal. They're not part of a structured training plan, they don't have a specific intensity or pace, and they're not helping you progress towards your goals. Essentially, they're wasted time and energy.
So why are junk miles harmful? For starters, they can lead to burnout and injury. If you're running too much without a specific purpose, you're putting unnecessary stress on your body. Additionally, if you're not allowing your body to recover properly, you're increasing your risk of injury. Junk miles can also lead to a plateau in your training. If you're not challenging yourself with specific workouts, you're not giving your body a reason to adapt and improve.
Now that we know what junk miles are and why they're harmful, let's talk about how to avoid them. The key is to have a structured training plan that includes specific workouts and goals. This might mean working with a coach or using a training program, but it's important to have a plan that is tailored to your goals and abilities.
In this video, we'll go over some specific workouts that you can incorporate into your training to help you avoid junk miles. We'll talk about tempo runs, intervals, and hill repeats, and how these types of workouts can help you improve your running while also avoiding injury and burnout.
We'll also discuss the importance of recovery and rest days. It's important to give your body time to recover after hard workouts, and rest days can be just as important as your training days.
By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of what junk miles are, why they're harmful, and how to avoid them. You'll also have some specific workouts and tips to help you maximize your training and achieve your running goals. So sit back, relax, and let's dive in!

[@HenAndPenn]

I enjoy your videos.
Haven’t seen any new stuff in a while.
hope you’re well!

[@user-cy3kb2vn8s]

I do HIIT resistance training(dumbbells/nautilus) and treadmill speed walking with about 10 % of that being jogging, and 10 % sprinting. ALL my training is at minimum, level 2 cardio. And I always hit peak BPM several times every session.
I basically never go below level 2, unless I'm warming up, or occasionally in between resistance training sets. I go to full exhaustion on all sets, using 15 second rest intervals. If I don't feel I can maintain that level of intensity. I stay home. However, I average 5 workouts per week, 1000+ active minutes per week, and a marathon/ultramarathon every 6 weeks. Both my RHR, and Vo2max are 53. Which is athletic/elite for my age of 66.
I think too many people rely on trainers, or others to develop an effective routine.
If we are honest with ourselves, we are the best judges of what needs to be done, and the effort needed to accomplish it.
If any senior citizen out there, can better my results. I'd like to know how they did it. I'm always looking for a better process. Thanks to this man, Huberman, Goggins, Cavaliere, Galpin, Willink, and others for sharing their knowledge, and inspiration.

[@winty2721]

Hi are you based in the North East ?