How Champion Jonathan Albon Trains for OCR / ENDURANCE

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

Spartan Races

Fitness, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, 792700

4.7 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2021

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

“Running isn't that good for you. So if you do it for 12 months of the year you’re probably going to get injured and lose the love of it” says Jonathan Albon, 2014 Spartan World Champion, on when and how to run if you’re training for an OCR event.

Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Jonathan about how to get better as a runner, when to train and how to taper for a big event. In this episode you’ll learn...

-Tapering: Jonathan’s definition and tapering routine

-Winter training: How Jonathan trains in the harsh winters while maintaining his love for running

-Forced rest: Jonathan takes upwards of 3 months per year off from running

-Jonathan’s mindset when entering and leaving an obstacle

More about Jonathan:

Jonathan Albon is an all-round athlete who competes in both obstacle course racing and trail running. Current stats include: undefeated OCR World Champion, current Trail World Champion and Ultra Skyrunning World Champion. Jonn has seen much success within both sports - running and OCR - with an appetite for adventure and pushing his limits. Who knows where his sporting pursuits will take him next. Jon is proudly supported by vj sport, ultimate direction & mountain fuel.

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Producer: Ryan Warner

Hosts: Johnny Waite

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

Transcript

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0:00.0	I think I quickly realized that actually running isn't that good for you.
0:03.7	So if you do do it 12 months of a year to be honest you're probably going to get
0:07.7	injured burn out or just lose the love of it.
0:10.4	Welcome to the Spartan endurance series on Spartan Up Podcast with host Johnny White.
0:16.0	Hey Spartans, we have a fantastic episode for you today.
0:18.4	Jonathan Elbin, 2014 Spartan World Champion, Trail Racing World Champion, and great coach.
0:23.6	And he's going to give all kinds of tips for how to get better, faster, stronger.
0:27.1	You're not going to want to miss this one.
0:28.8	This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Amaze Fit.
0:32.0	From May 18th to May 31st Spartanup listeners can head to US.
0:37.0	Amazfit.com slash pages slash Spartan to save $40 on a bundle that includes the Amazfit T-Rex Pro that's
0:46.1	US dot amaze fit.com slash pages slash Spartan.
0:52.1	Hey y'all we're here for another episode of Spartan Up Endurance Podcast, and quite often I'll say
0:58.9	anyone who knows Spartan but doesn't know endurance might not know this guess but that's not the case in this case this guy's known in the Spartan world and in the endurance world.
1:07.0	We're blessed to have John Elbin joining us originally from the UK now living in Norway.
1:12.0	John, I'm going from the UK now living in Norway.
1:13.0	John, I'm going to describe you as a professional all-round endurance athlete.
1:17.0	Is that a fair way to put it?
1:19.0	Yeah, I guess so. I'm someone that can't say no to a good challenge and running is my
1:23.8	four days so I've kind of gone down that road. Cool let's start with the start of
1:29.0	the road how did you get started in this world and how did it become your job?
1:34.0	Oh, it's been a long time since I've like spoken on a podcast or even like being
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