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0:42 Aerobic Metabolism 4:24 Running economy 7:23 VO2max

If I could “vote up” lifting weights and form drills, I would. I had a nagging injury. It is finally gone because of strength training and focussed work on posture and drills. I know my balance point, can find a good posture and my body doesn’t collapse after 30 minutes of running now, so the things that used to hurt don’t anymore.

building the blocks slowly over time totally resonate with me. After 7 years of running I suddenly see drastic improvements. No regrets there for buckets of sweat, waking up early morning day-after-day year-after-year, running is sth no one can take away from us. Tq for this good video.

At age 56 I went from not running at all to a marathon in about 10 months. During that time I did Tempo, Speed and Long Runs every week and I was well prepared even though a knee discomfort made the race difficult. During that time my VO2 Max went from 33 up to 40 and even though I did not train for it I looked at it to see improvements as running paces vary a lot due to time of day, temperature and mood. In the current off-season I started to add strength training to stabilize my knees and to improve my pace.

I've done four Bloomsday races in Spokane, Washington, and one 26-mile marathon in Montgomery, Alabama. But I have been out for a number of years due to various factors. In 2021-2022, I discovered that I was anemic and deficient in quite a few vitamins and minerals. I have Epilepsy but I have always pushed myself to better myself and work and be fit in spite of it. It looks like my seizures are back under control again and I have started running again. I plan on a marathon next year!❤ I'm 53, 54 by that time.

Thanks for the great video. I've added 2-3 strength sessions per week over the last year or so. I am 63 in March 2022 and run much less than I did even a year and a half ago, but my hr is much lower during my long runs, so I think my running economy has improved. I'm a little confused by your comments on VO2 max. When I started running again 8 years ago, after a 28 yr lay-off, my old garmin watch calculated my VO2 max at 46, which wasn't too bad for a mid-50s runner. Today, using a more advanced Forerunner 945, my VO2 max is calculated at 57, although it varies between 56 and 57. I know this is based on a garmin algorithm that probably reads 3-5 too high, but that is an overall improvement of around 20%. I don't train to improve this, but have observed it improve, then plateau over the years and in the last 6 month seen it rise from 52-53 to 56-57 over the last few months. What is going on here?

Love the pragmatic advice. Thanks.

Fantastic video. As an older plodder who has been running long distance for well over 30 years, this info is very good for those wanting to get faster. Listen to this man’s words.

Agreed. Those 3 metrics are key! Great content!

Great stuff, I always learn a lot from your videos

My dad did start running again at age 45 in 2007 after not having run since High School at age 19 or so. He has since run several 1/3 marathons a few Marathons, a bunch of 5k 10k races and a 10 miler one time as well as two 50k and two 50 mile trail/mostly trail races.

There was a large volume of great information kept short in this video. Thank you

My takeaway: just run more and get stronger. I will say that working on strength helps so much with keeping your form. A couple years ago I got into lifting and barely ran at all. Fast forward to today and that strength has transferred to easier longer runs due to keeping my form more easily.

Definitely learnt something today .. Thank you brother

Great video! Keep up the good work.

Jason! I'd just like to say I've subscribed to your RU-vid for a couple of years and honestly you're one of the best. But I recently started listening to your podcast on Spotify a couple of weeks ago and I'm not joking, I'm already on episode 50 (started from the start)! So so so informative and not only am I learning new information, you're teaching me how to think. Thanks for everything you do buddy! Mark

Great input as usual.

Love the video! Great information. I also cross train. I do jumpy boots, HIIT workouts Heather Robertson workouts as well as running.

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Thank you so much Jason for the very helpful and informative tips! God bless and good luck!

Nice tips. I Cross train doing static bike at home to increase volume, milleage and stamina. 1 hour 3x - 5x a week as a second period or 2 times a day as a substitute when It is an easy day session.

thx Jason !!

Lot of beginners did not know how to breathe during running. They tent to take in one stride per inhaling breath and one stride while exhaling. Breathing this was can make them run further but not faster because by doing this the faster they run the faster they breathe so they get tired faster. The better way is to make as many stride while inhaling and and as many stride while exhaling. Doing this one can run faster without increasing the breathing rate. The strides are not dependent on one inhaling or exhaling breath.

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Love it! I’m rowing to cross train in the rainy and dark months here in Oregon

Great video. Key note is to run slow when you run long and run fast when you run short. No tweener running.

Very informative and helpful. I love the vest!

Really liked this video. As a roadbiker who’s testing some running after race season is over I am quite excited about learning the differences in training between the sports. Much is similar though and combining longer steady workouts in an aerobic zone and intervals in VO2max country is what I usually do when training cycling. However running is harder and creates more impact and stress to joints so the weekend 4-5h bikeride can’t be transformed into a 1,5 marathon run every weekend. 😂 Workouts on the bike are never shorter than 1,5h and the weekly dose is 8-12h. This is too much to just spend running. Therefore I am still riding a little longer Z2 workout every week combined with two shorter Vo2max (z5) running interval sessons and two longer ca 15k runs at tempo (z3). Also I add in strength workouts and some yoga. It is great fun to see the improvments when trying to train with a little scientific structure. Videos like theese are just free high quality training content and really helpful for a ’flase’ beginner like myself. Thanks!

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Great info! Thanks you.

thank you - this is a new way of looking at things for me - i super appreciate it - S

What a great video. I gonna break this down in a video! ❤

Thinking this will be the best video and info...I will listen to...a Fine coat of info and whats inside~

Hi. I'm a subscriber and middle-aged distance runner. Thanks for sharing this with us! This program helped me win my age group (50-59) in a local half marathon. ☺🏃🏽‍♂️🥇

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Almost didn’t recognize you ! Been awhile since I have watched your channel. I still do your basic warmup after finding it 10 years ago or so . Good advice on working on strength.

Thanks 😉👍

good advice thanks

Interesting. I agree with most of this, especially form drills and weights, those fit into a fourth way to build stamina by building your muscle and tendon strength without the repetitive wear of running long mileage. Also, the hidden fifth way to build stamina is to increase tolerance to CO2. It can be done by pushing your aerobic threshold, but there are additional ways that are very effective...

Love these great advice in improving running. Extremely helpful! But I have to say I Love those beautiful plants... wouldn't mind running and carrying at the same time. :)

Extremely good video, sums everything up perfectly

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

When i was fairly new to running, i was fairly consistent and i was certainly getting more fit. But then i added in consistent heavy single leg squats, drop lunges, hops and bounds and my times got so much better. Adding weight training to your running is a must

50 seconds in, best and most understandable video i may have seen. 20 yr runner here.. :)P

V02max can increase by 15-20% over 6 months with hard training, but that's with someone who hasn't trained before. That's not a lot of room to improve, but that's what makes the metabolic endurance so important.

That same worked for me great info

Great video 😃👍

At 51 and coming off a 2yr couch ride due to 5 blown discs from a car accident, I'm back up to 5 miles a day doing 9 minute miles, but now it's time to add in hard workouts, weights, etc. It just sucks having to be sidelined, you lose everything, and it goes quickly.

Thanks

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Good stuff here but I would also add that it is the environment that you train in that makes the biggest difference. You should train in different environments but it is most important to train in a NATURAL environment. I am a trail/hill runner and I live and train in a mountainous area. I run mostly on winding dirt paths used by mountain bikers running over rock outcrops, roots, uneven, muddy, unstable surfaces occasionally vaulting fallen branches or jumping up and down ledges. I wear minimalist shoes. Because I train under these conditions, when I run on the flat groomed paths or on an engineered track, I can easily out run and out last my friends who ONLY run on flat, groomed, engineered surfaces wearing cushioned engineered shoes. The same holds true for any sport. It’s one thing to swim across an Olympic swimming pool, quite another to swim across the English Channel. What we need to understand is that we are training both our bodies and our minds to run. Where are we supposed to run? In the natural environment. So if you truly want to be an athlete, you have to be able to perform athletically in a natural environment!

great video

Excellent video Thanks for sharing Subbed your channel At the age of 66 I am still running and working on training for a 5 K and or 10 K

Great Video! I appreciated the information as I try to build up to a sub-2 hour half-marathon.

at 72 i am running a few times a week 5 kms & hard garden clearance for a few hours on other days - all in 30-32 C & 70%+ Humidity. Aiming to run a half marathon around local lake soon. I also walk a lot.

I always take away a valuable and applicable methid from your videos. Curious how you would structure these elements into ultra running for something around the 100 miles distance.

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I see some Nike Cross Country Milers in the back, I have a pair in good shape, they are used for running distance running on the track and for Cross Country. Though I did use them one time for running a trail 5 k that was very wet where a regular Brooks Cascadia running shoe with a spike system over top the shoe would have been heavy with the spikes being too much as I only needed 4 spikes in the front. Brooks Cascadia is now my main training shoe and rugged trail racing shoe (gravel I still use some trail racing shoes) due to how the road models seem to not have any type of toe bumper and rip early in the toe if I use a road model on the trail and can handle the poor roads in my area.

Thanks a lot for the information. What's your point of view about the Mitochondria training, in order to increase our VO2Max? Best Regards

Another great video, I used to run 5-7 days a week even up to last year. I then joined a coaching program, and switched to 4-5 days a week, but with 3 strength sessions a week. I've noticed, without any focus on it, that my VO2 max has gone from 52 to 56 on my Garmin watch during this year alone. That doesn't sound particularly high, but I am 62 yo. I know this is not the most accurate algorithm, but at least it shows progression.

With a workout watch I definitely see trained VO2 max variation. It’s hard to train directly, in practice it takes great sleep and consistent training to raise it, good mood and mental health.

Wow Been going at it now for just over 11 yrs, starting at age 45, now 56, never missing a single planned workout (many times I’ve had to alter, substitute a workout, such as on a cruise ship etc, family vacation etc, but always made it up pre-emptively or within a day or two) and been reading/researching for this past 11 years. This guy has it Accurate and effective advice born of studies and experierience. His advice exactly matches my experience and understanding. I’m confirming my past experience thru him but also learning much thru his explanations. His advice is well constructed and well moderated, its all good and reasonable concepts.

For Running economy, I have found though for me it takes 2 days to fully recover with slow easy runs after or one day of no exercise is the specific muscle circuit training for runners, this is doing 2 miles then some core, leg and other muscle training including Glutes then 2 more miles after or doing 3 miles before and after the circuit for more advanced and those who are below the pro level in that fast speed can do 4 before and after. Also this helps simulate at the end in the second run a tired longer run without having to do all the time on a longer run to get what a long run feels like more often at the end. It also helps get the form up in this training by adding workouts that help body parts work more efficiently than trying to run after to help make this like a long run without the need to use some body parts on another repetitive long run during the week.

Great info. Increasing mileage builds endurance, but also ncreases injuries too. Most people can walk farther than they can run. Studies have shown that brisk walks can improve Vo2 and improve the metabolic aspects oxygen distribution in the cells. In fact, long walks were just as effective as HIT training and intervals.Rather than running 60 - 90 minutes, walk. instead. You can even break up the walk throughout the day. Most runners won't do this, because it seems too easy. But remember: HIT training improves the heart muscle, walking improves the metabolic aspect of delivering oxygen to the cells. Either method improves endurance or do a blend of both.

I'm that 'untrained' guy with the high VO2 Max - was never into sports or training earlier but a few years ago it finally got me. I got tested on a fluke last year and hit almost 70. Now at 38 y.o. I'm all about training my threshold and my economy to tap into that oxygen potential! You're a great resource Jason, I'm training for life and learning so much here

Good points. Good too mention something like the 80/20 principle too. Every run doesn't have to be a fast one :)

Great video, thank you. Do you have any information for beginner runners on recovers timings and how to avoid the impact pain felt at the base of the knee cap?

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Jason, is rowing a good way to build stamina? You suggested biking…just wanted to know your thought about rowing. Thank you!!!

VO2 max is certainly trainable, it's just something that can take years and years to change by any substantial margin. Studies have shown that's it's only really changeable by 5-15%

Hi. Thanks for sharing informations. One question, how could you tell that how much you run? You have an specific watch or us your mobile or..?

Phase 2 aerobics, real quick to generate and I filled up lactate the best to build endurance. Cup. Complicated in a pain in the ass to to monitor also expensive to monitor I understand.

I have been focusing on my form, lifting the knee, lean from the ankle, run tall, high cadence drop shoulders, land under my body.. all going well, but my heartrate is much higher at an easy pace than what it was when runni g in "bad form" is this normal? Will this even out? What is your experience with this?

To increase endurance, do sprints, long runs, lift heavy, and VO2 Max but there isn't anything we can do about it. But what do those workouts look like? How many reps or sets would one do? What does cross training workout consist of for? For example if I wanted to cross train on the elliptical how long should I run on it, should I sprint or run for distance or time etc.? Can you provided your recommendations please. I saw one of your previous videos and you mentioned that as runners we shouldn't lift like body builders, so what do you recommend?

Super helpful, thanks!

I have one pace. Slow.

What's the best way to incorporate pool running into our training, on easy days, or as interval training.

Quick question, what is the difference/similarities between Endurance and Stamina please?

The late Bruce Tulloh would I'm sure agree with this , he wrote many books on running , for runners of all abilities , from novice to elite 😇

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ok good advice

What sort of weights do you recommend?

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I run on sheer will which takes me pretty far. Plus, I'm primarily a lifter, not a runner. I think I do pretty good for someone who's not a runner.

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Hey coach, would love to see a video on Trail running. I've always did road running, except for just few runs and one race long time ago.. Any tips getting ready for trail races?

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8 count Bodybuilders Do hundreds a day like Force Recon, SEALs do stuck on ship or on Subs where we couldn’t run, and believe me we ran. You’ll gain incredible endurance fast Our other secret was the old Versi Climber Both will make your running much stronger and take stress of joints most serious runners train like addicts and break down overt time.

I remember one of the old timers, I think it might have been Gordon Pirie, say that he used to jump in the deep end of a pool and just tread water for an hour.

How would you modify this for the purpose of a boxer? Some boxers with the greatest endurance of all time, such as Marciano or Hagler...ran miles upon miles every day. Marciano was known to run 10-15 miles daily in the weeks leading up to fights. Others claim running is junk for boxers. It seems like sports specific work is obviously paramount, but generally building a great aerobic base would no doubt be a huge benefit to the boxer?

I am an older runner, 60, just began running two years ago, finished my first marathon last month, and I'm working on training for my second in 6 months. Is Vo2 Max determined also by age? I run very slowly, 13 minute miles, and would like to shave off a few minutes from next marathon. I do lots of training runs on hills, Vermont back roads, and I will be training through the winter. But. my pace seems to remain the same, even on flats. I'm wondering if it's due to age as well? Thank you for your video!

Jason i'd like to ask at what age can a senior start running❓ And coupled with that, since it's pandemic we're really NOT allowed to stay outdoors. So it brings me to the next question. How effective is treadmill running compared to the actual running❓ Wishing you all the best. Thanks alot your fan from the Philippines 😊 👍

Working on getting better everyday.

i heard there's research said that High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Sprint Interval Training (SIT) can improve VO2 max,.. why cannot be train ??

is it ok toeat a small sack befor i start running. cause at 4 or mile 5 i can fill it. what u recommend. thanks

Ran fast to get fast. Hills and trails- never roads or hard surface - u probably need to race on hard surface- get on bike to recover then back on dirt trails and hills -track resting pulse- high don’t run. Repeats on soft track -fast and few but gain pace awareness. Skip the - have to do 10 or 80 miles a week- listen to ur body- race often- nutrition- purposeful stretching - after hard work out. - set specific races for top performance. All others use to learn. 7 years later ur a runner not a jogger. Been there -58:15-- and --58:20-- for 10 mile races when 46 and 47 years old - today just ok- saw so many very good runners- never got to the starting line because they over trained and constantly hurt. Dr. Sheehan ( giving away my age) LISTEN TO UR BODY!

What type of heavy weight training should you do to help running endurance? Can you give some examples? Thanks!

Hey mate, i have started running only a couple months ago and bumped into this video, which i clicked to see if this could improve my performance. But then you lost me right away when talking about tempo running, marathon and half marathon paces….. I suggest you allow newbees to understand your explanations