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How Road Running Makes You a Better Trail Runner

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Are you a trail runner who avoids the road like it’s the plague?In this episode, Ron and I break down one of the biggest mistakes we see in trail and ultra runners: relying on trails alone to build fitness.We get into:

• Why road running builds the engine trail runners desperately need

• The fitness gaps created by “trail-only” training

• How roads make pacing, speed, and long-run efficiency dramatically better

• Why even elite trail runners spend a big chunk of time on pavement

• The ideal balance of road vs trail for peak performance

If you want to climb stronger, descend smoother, race faster, and stop feeling “stuck,” this episode gives you the honest truth.

Listen in and learn why the best trail performance isn’t built on trails alone.

  continue reading

288 episodes

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Manage episode 520288959 series 2674740
Content provided by Isobel Ross. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Isobel Ross or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Are you a trail runner who avoids the road like it’s the plague?In this episode, Ron and I break down one of the biggest mistakes we see in trail and ultra runners: relying on trails alone to build fitness.We get into:

• Why road running builds the engine trail runners desperately need

• The fitness gaps created by “trail-only” training

• How roads make pacing, speed, and long-run efficiency dramatically better

• Why even elite trail runners spend a big chunk of time on pavement

• The ideal balance of road vs trail for peak performance

If you want to climb stronger, descend smoother, race faster, and stop feeling “stuck,” this episode gives you the honest truth.

Listen in and learn why the best trail performance isn’t built on trails alone.

  continue reading

288 episodes

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