How To Train For An Ultra Marathon Without Getting Injured
Strength For Endurance Podcast
Release Date: 07/04/2025
Best 'bang for your buck' S&C exercises
Strength For Endurance Podcast
If you’ve been listening to this channel for a while now you’ll know were big believers in having a individualised approach to your training. So exercises that are showcased as "the best…..the number one exercise…..the only exercise for….” always need be approached with a bit of caution and logic. However there are some strengthexercise that really ARE great for the majority of individuals, and through our 15+ years of coaching here at SFE have been used to test to develop the strength and performance of hundreds of athletes. Listen in as Kriss shares 5 of his favourite, and...
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Should I train today? Injured, fatigued or just unmotivated
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We’ve all been there - you've woken up and things don’t feel 100%, maybe your calf is niggling, you’re feeling exhausted after a big week at work and minimal sleep or you feeling like you’re coming down with something. Most of us will have that little voice inside us that say’s "Should I train today?” But how do you make the decision whether to pull back or push on through? Listen in as Kriss works through these scenarios. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Dilemma: To Train or Not to Train? (01:30) Understanding Risk vs. Reward in...
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Why prioritising your warm up & recovery is the key to success
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Two of the most important elements of training that often get ignored - How you warm up and recover from every training session. These are non-negotiables that’ll help to prevent injury, move past injury, improve your skill set and develop power, speed and endurance. But they are often neglected due to being time poor or not fully understanding what the best exercises are. In todays episode Kriss explain how having a short, effective warm up and recovery routine that you can do daily will help to move the needle towards to injury or performance goals (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for...
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For many of us in the endurance community the sports we love to do are central to our lifestyles, they are part of our every day and the thought of an off season can be fairly daunting. Today Kriss looks at why the 'off season’ (or period of significant de-load as he likes to call it) is so important, how it can be managed and why it varies from person to person. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Understanding the Off-Season (01:19) Key Considerations for Off-Season Training (02:59) Adjusting Training Intensity and Volume (04:30) Mental and Physical...
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Why upper body strength is important for runners and cyclists
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One of the biggest miscinceptions amongst endurance athletes is the notion that you do not need to develop upper body strength for running and cycling performance. Listen in as Kriss dispells this myth and showcases the significant performance gains that can be achieved from being stronger through your upper body. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Importance of Upper Body Strength in Endurance Sports (01:50) Common Misconceptions and the Need for Upper Body Strength (06:55) Practical Exercises to Build Upper Body Strength (09:47) Integrating...
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Why Training Load Management Is So Important During Injury Recovery
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When rehabilitating an injury, one of the most important variables to be managing is the amount of training you’re continuing to do. This variable will literally make or break the success of your recovery, as too little of the necessary work won’t create enough stimulus and too much will likely overload you. Listen in as Kriss discusses the balance necessary to optimise rehab, the pysychological toll it can take and the need for accountability during this process. (00:00) Introduction to Training Load Management (00:59) Psychological Aspects and Professional Guidance (01:57)...
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The implications of GLP-1 drugs on endurance performance with Nicola Marsh R.D
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GLP-1 weightloss medication has seen a surge of popularity within the general population over the last few years, and has so far shown success for many individuals seeking weightloss. But the desire for significant weightloss might not be the first thing you think of when working with endurance athletes, runners, cyclists and triathletes. However as our guest today Nicola Marsh explains, her work as a Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist has seen a high increase in the number of athletes utilising this drug without understanding the implications and risks it might have. Listen in...
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Zone 2, steady state training is deceptive. If you’re someone who wants to run long, you’ll know that building your aerobic engine is an essentail part of your training. But what many people don’t understand is that they also need to build resilience in their body. And this comes by incorporating qualities like power, speed and intensity into your training. The body builds strength in response to a stimulus, so If you're not applying enough load and force through theres not enough stimilus. This is why we see so many injuries in endurance sport, because often the body doesn’t...
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Injury? Poor performance? The Devil is in the Details
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We’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean when it comes to our training? Listen in as Kriss breaks down numerous examples of where people thought they were doing the right thing, but in fact were missing the clear details that allowed them to get back on track and see improvements quuickly. (00:00) Introduction: The Devil is in the Details (00:08) Understanding Endurance Performance Challenges (01:36) The Importance of Individualized Training Programs (02:48) Identifying and Addressing Weaknesses (04:48) The Role of Detailed Movement Analysis (08:49) The Future of Coaching and...
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Navigating low energy availability and bone stress injury back to running 100 miles - with SFE Client Amy
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A very talented athlete, Amy has been an SFE member for a number of years now. After navigating a number of setbacks during this time, she has successfully built herself back up to to being able to take on the Lakeland 100 this year, shaving an impressive 8+ hours off her previous attempt. Listen in to this emotional but inspiring story, that many of you will relate to - navigating the highs and lows of endurance sport, injury, and ultimately coming out the other side stronger, smarter and ready to take on more in the future. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance...
info_outlineWhether it's your first attempt or your 20th, training for an ultra marathon event is no mean feat.
Unfortunatley the volume and intensity of the training often leads to injury, especially if the right approach isn’t taken.
Today Kriss looks into how we can avoid injuries when training for an ultra marathon.
- What do we need to establish before training begins?
- What happens when volume and distance start to ramp up?
- What other factors can help us getting to that finish line without injury
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast
(00:40) Training for an Ultra Marathon Without Injury
(02:26) Common Challenges and Success Stories
(07:17) Establishing a Good Starting Point
(09:32) The Importance of Individualized Training
(21:52) Psychological and Nutritional Considerations
(30:25) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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