Running Wild: In Search of Happiness, Knowledge, and Helping Others.
Hello! I'm coach and elite MUT runner Sandi Nypaver of SageRunning.com. My hope is to use this channel to empower you with quality, science-based knowledge while also sharing some of my adventures to get you excited about creating your own.
Personal Philosophy: Serve and grow with a compassionate heart.
A quote I live by: “You can be compassionate and still be a badass.” -By fellow plant-powered athlete, David Carter
really appreciate hearing about your experience with your hip. last year, what i thought was my IT band, really hurt me during a race. after "recovering" from the race, there was more of a problem with hip/glute after getting my quad rolled out/loosened up. been nursing a problem that moves around from hip to glute medius area to hip flexor. tends to hurt more when sitting or working rather than running. GOOD to know there is hope beyond surgery to eventually get it figured out!👍been training hard all year and it hasn't been a huge problem, probably just need some time off and some PT/strength training after my next race. i think most physical pain is the result of tight weak muscles and when you have more than a few trouble spots it can turn into what seems like something else. sounds simliar to what you've experienced.
What if my knees want to point inwards, my left knee wants to point to the right of my big toe. If I squad I need to pay attention en strength to prevent is from pointing inwards.
Clarification of "Threshold" loosely may be Zone 4 heartrate between 87-92% of true max will be Threshold. That should true Anaerobic Threshold/LT2 will be upper half Zone4 around 89-91% of true max. Or 50min race pace. Cheers Nice presentation 🎉.
I totally understand.. I am glad that you still stay and summit it. I tried 3 times and 7/24/24 I almost die. I got lost and rock slide under me.. took a good dropped, because I went from Wetterhorn exhausted and lost the trail..
I just had a bad run! I think it was due to pushing too hard in the heat. It seems like once I blow myself out in the heat, it's really hard to recover even after my body cools down. Have you ever experienced this as well? How does one recover from heat overload during a long run or ultramarathon?
I was slightly anemic for years. Vitamin c foods helped. Your train of thought is off. I noticed brain fog and lost of concentration. How is your insulin and cholesterol levels.
Super informative! Thanks Coach Sandi! One more comment: Were you nervous when you made this video? You're so much more formal (e.g., hand clasping) than your other videos alone and with Coach Sage. I prefer when you're more casual and talking with Sage or another runner. You're a super expert coach and runner, so I don't think you need to be esp formal to come across as knowledgeable. Sorry if this feedback is presumptuous; it's just that I've heard you make comments in other vids comparing how Coach Sage is so much more prolific at producing youtube content, but I think you're just as good! I'd love to see more content from you!
btw, I started running at 40yo, and despite experiencing a bunch of injuries in the first couple of years, at 46, I've now run three 10Ks, a 15K, and three half marathons in the last 2-3 yrs, with PRs in every race! Now I'm training for my first marathon! And I credit you and Coach Sage with much of my knowledge, understanding of training, and success as a runner. Thanks a ton!
Just thinking about activating my glutes and concentrating on my form reduced my vertical oscillation by 0.5%. I just got back from my best run ever. Thanks for the advice!
If I really want to learn about something, I try to see what the true experts* on a topic have to say and try to read many studies on the topic so I can see the whole puzzle. If I were to just hear someone talk about one study or read one study myself, I’d only get one piece of the puzzle even it was a good study. This is important because there have been a few times where I’ve seen one study posted or talked about that could have really skewed my viewpoint on a topic if I didn’t know the larger body of evidence. Often people want to be the first to talk about a new study, however, doing so without hearing what the experts have to say first or leaving out all of the other studies on a topic sometimes ends up misleading people, even if intentions were good. If you want to gain knowledge on a topic, I encourage you to: ➡️Build an understanding on how to read studies and identify good studies from misleading ones. ➡️Seek information from true experts on the topic. ➡️If you do hear someone just talk about one study, acknowledge it’s just one piece of the puzzle (if that study is well done), and then seek out more information on the topic. *An expert is someone who possesses extensive knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field or subject. Experts typically have a deep understanding of the principles, theories, and practices within their domain and can apply this knowledge effectively to solve complex problems, make informed decisions, or provide valuable insights and guidance to others. They often have a track record of achievement, recognition from peers, and a demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality work or results in their area of expertise. #HigherRunning #AnySurfaceAnyDistance #science
Great premise, and the applicability in today's world is strong. That being said, it's impossible for any one person to dig deeply into more than a handful of topics, no matter how important or beneficial deep dives would be. But, we're expected to have opinions on SO MANY different things. Between how we vote and how we spend our money, we mold tomorrow based on our opinions today. This is where influencers come in... If we can trust our sources of information to do the heavy lifting before presenting the cliff notes, we can safely generate valid opinions without having to spend every waking moment doing the research. People like Sabine Hossenfelder and Hank Greene do a wonderful job in this regard. So, I think the more important (and reasonable) task would be to spend some time putting my list of information influencers through a good fact check every once in a while, paying particular attention to how they handle being wrong (they ALL are, on occasion.) If they pass the test, then it's statistically safer to trust them than to rely on my own random research abilities on a myriad of topics most likely outside of my wheelhouse. There's simply too much going on in the world to be an expert on all of it.
💛💛💛 "Most importantly, you’ve got to enjoy what you’re doing. If you’re not enjoying it, you might have success for awhile, but that success isn’t going to last." VERY TRUE! And enjoyment can ebb and flow based on a lot of factors. #bestcoachever
I want to share my marathon training. It was very simple and controlled. I would only run 3 days a week. Run day. Then rest day. Then train on a 1.5 mile square hill course. Steady progression from a base of 6 miles to 12 miles per session in the span of 2 months. No tempo, slow, or mixed pace work. Just rock solid pace whether going uphill or down same speed. Keeping accurate record of my distance and time. Try to run like a machine. My lap times don't lie. If I went too fast, I would slow down. Then test myself on the last lap or two by trying to sprint them. I've done over 50 marathons in my life, but never more than 4 races a year. Best marathon(3:21) Half(1:29) 10k(39:00) 5k(18:50) mile(5:40) ______________________ My rule for pain mgmt: a.) If it hurts when you run. Stop and walk. b.) If it hurts only after you finish running. Take an extra rest day. c.) If sore the next day. Just perfect.
Hi, Sandi, and thank you! Question: how hard should these tempo runs be run? Just at minimum lactate threshold, or is harder better (given that you say a common error is to end tempo runs to quickly)? I find I am sore for days after running these.
Pro tips: if you don't have a friend you can borrow, invest in a tripod! Also, film yourself in regular speed and in slow motion so you can really see. And if you can, film from behind, the side, and the front.
my go-to thought when am suggested run form tips or the “YOU should be doing this” type captions… “if it feels weird, then it’s weird”. been sticking to what feels natural/fluid for me
