What is the Focus of your ultra run?
The following lists the 21 different focus points or objectives of any run. Often one or more will be developed within an individual run set. The way that the following are mixed and matched together within the types of runs (discussed here) determines the focus.
- Aerobic Development
- Anaerobic Development
- Race Pacing
- Developing an understanding of intensity
- Nutrition
- Strength Endurance
- Uphill Speed/ Technique
- Downhill Speed/ Technique
- Flat Speed/ Technique
- Cadence
- Efficiency/ Economy
- Fitness Testing
- Recovery
- Gear Testing
- Race Simulation
- Adding weekly volume
- Fun and Enjoyment
- Spending time moving/ on your feet
- Night Run
- Practice Race Strategy
- Race Day
As you build towards your next big race make sure you have a varying focus with your runs. The runner who improves the most, has the best day out and more fun in training will not always be focusing on the same thing.
As always make sure to vary your training regularly to allow you to maintain motivation, reach your personal best and have more fun on the trail.
Enjoy the adventure.
Run, smile and have fun!
Nick