Just getting back to training with UTMB as my A race this year. I don’t measure my runs by good to bad and think I will for now on. Seems like a simple way to measure effort vs perceived effort. Thank you.
This was super interesting thanks. As a mere mortal, one thing I can never relate to with you pro guys is the load your bodies are able to handle. I will try push for a few weeks then am cooked for a couple more… What measures do you use to stay in the green zone (where you will keep building fitness week after week)?
It's not easy. I try to be sensitive to signs that I am overdoing it and adjust things. Basically lower overall stress. Go easier and shorter, eat lots of quality food, go to bed early. When things are clicking along, it means the training and recovery are in proportion. Essentially toggle between them and ride the wave! It's not possible to infinitely build fitness either so there is also a time to maintain certain things and work on others.
Just getting back to training with UTMB as my A race this year. I don’t measure my runs by good to bad and think I will for now on. Seems like a simple way to measure effort vs perceived effort. Thank you.
This was super interesting thanks. As a mere mortal, one thing I can never relate to with you pro guys is the load your bodies are able to handle. I will try push for a few weeks then am cooked for a couple more… What measures do you use to stay in the green zone (where you will keep building fitness week after week)?
It's not easy. I try to be sensitive to signs that I am overdoing it and adjust things. Basically lower overall stress. Go easier and shorter, eat lots of quality food, go to bed early. When things are clicking along, it means the training and recovery are in proportion. Essentially toggle between them and ride the wave! It's not possible to infinitely build fitness either so there is also a time to maintain certain things and work on others.
Thanks bro, this makes a lot of sense! And on that note now I should go to bed
wonderful to read! so happy you're in a good spot mentally! love the Swiss Army knife analogy...no typos! well done