A Runner’s Guide to Getting Better When you’re not Running
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
RunnersConnect: Coaching Community, Running Experts, Inspiring Runners, No Fluff Blog
4.6 • 931 Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2024
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
Even for the most dedicated runners, most of the day is not spent running and there’s a lot you can do during this time to get better. If you run for an hour every day, that still leaves 23 hours in the day that can impact how you feel on your next run. The key to getting the most out of your workout is knowing what to do during the in-between times when you’re not running.
This episode will guide runners through how to maximize this time with considerations for every point before and after a run, or on days when you’re not running at all. We all know that running is important for your training, but all the other little things can add up to make a big difference in performance. Today, Ruairi joins the show to walk you through many of the non-running strategies you can use to get better as runner including:
- How you can prime your body to perform well before a run
- What you should be doing immediately after finishing a run
- How to nail your nutrition throughout the day
- How to improve the quality of your sleep
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I've found if you're trying to get mileage up and are more focused on the mileage which can be a dangerous path I would use |
| 0:11.0 | the cross training really on those easy days or to replace a double. |
| 0:16.0 | Like before you try the double just get used to having to like spend that much time working out and have to do like a 45 minute |
| 0:25.7 | bike after you did a workout in the morning and you might just feel like well |
| 0:30.2 | first of all I'm really tired I need more carbs more protein or you might not just even have the time to do it right? |
| 0:39.2 | We're taking a different approach on today's episode and not talking about running at all. You heard me right, but |
| 0:45.2 | before you tune out completely, hear me out. There's a lot of non-running activities that can |
| 0:50.1 | actually have a big impact on your running performance and maybe even more than your |
| 0:54.3 | running workouts. The key to getting the most out of your workouts is knowing how to recover |
| 0:59.3 | from one run and then prepare for the next. For example, even an easy run can feel like a slog |
| 1:05.0 | if you don't get a proper night's sleep beforehand. |
| 1:08.0 | You heard Rory talk about cross-training in the opening clip, |
| 1:11.0 | and that's just one way you can build fitness without increasing mileage. |
| 1:14.0 | Maybe you're injured and unable to run or you're looking for different ways to improve your performance, |
| 1:19.0 | but either way, there's a ton of different approaches to improving that may not even involve activity of any kind. |
| 1:25.0 | Some of the topics we'll cover today include how to get ready before and after your run |
| 1:30.0 | and what are some strategies throughout the day to maximize recovery. |
| 1:33.0 | In fact, if you're listening to this podcast, |
| 1:36.0 | you're already taking a step to improving your running. |
| 1:39.0 | There's a lot more to cover, so let's get into it. Hello runners and welcome to the Run to the Top Podcast where our goal is making you a |
| 1:56.0 | better runner with each and every episode. I'm your showrunner, Corey Nagler and |
| 2:00.9 | I'm not an elite runner but together we'll explore new strategies and topics to take your running to the next level. |
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