EP 671: Balancing Stamina and Durability

Trail Runner Nation

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 5 April 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Coach Ian Sharman joins us on The Nation to unravel the nuances between durability and stamina in the realm of endurance running. With stamina framed as the ability to resist fatigue and durability as resilience against fatigue's cumulative toll, the discussion delves into the critical roles of pacing and mental strength. The conversation also touches on how specific training enhances durability and why a strategy of starting slow can be key to energy conservation. Ian sheds light on the tactical merits of power hiking on inclines and the vital skill of adaptive decision-making mid-race. Further, he shares insights into managing effort and overcoming frustration, the advantages of blending running with hiking on ascents, and the pitfalls of an overly brisk start. The dialogue emphasizes experience's role in refining both stamina and durability, alongside the significance of redefining success through personal growth. Ian also reflects on the ongoing potential for improvement in seasoned athletes, the importance of mindfulness and self-paced racing, and how coaching can fast-track development and learning.

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0:00.0	But I was amazed that running all of it compared to a run hike was almost the same kind
0:06.7	of paces, but the run hike felt so much easier.
0:10.4	And I've seen that at places like Western States and Deadville as well, when I have hiked
0:13.4	past people who were running uphill because they're just running on the spot, because in
0:17.1	their head they're thinking, I'm in a race, I've got a run, and I'm thinking I've got
0:20.8	to keep the effort level as sustainable as possible.
0:30.0	Welcome to the trailhead of trail runner nation.
0:37.4	We go on virtual runs with interesting guests are going to help us motivate ourselves,
0:43.1	inspire us.
0:44.1	They're going to give us knowledge to become better runners and maybe better human beings.
0:49.3	If it's your first time, we welcome you.
0:51.6	The trail is open, the air is clean, and the scenery, oh my gosh, Don, the scenery is
0:57.4	amazing.
0:58.4	So, and not only that Scott, there's Golden Nuggets, and we're going to pick up some
1:01.8	today with Ian Sharman, who's going to talk to us about durability and stamina.
1:07.5	So hang on and let's learn something.
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