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TR“The hardest part of training for an ultra isn’t the miles.”
Most people think ultrarunning is hard because of the long runs, the back-to-backs, the fatigue, volume.
But that’s not what usually breaks people.
What actually makes #ultratraining hard is trying to fit it into a real life with:
A full-time job.
Family.
Poor sleep.
Stress.
Deadlines.
Unexpected things that don’t care about your training plan.
Does this sound like you?
Because, I see this all the time.
And I’ve lived it myself.
Some of the athletes I coach have had their best seasons this year — strong finishes, good recovery, no injuries — and they’re busy people with demanding jobs and responsibilities.
And I know exactly what that feels like.
Over the last two years I was:
studying an MSc,
working in a busy clinic,
building my coaching business,
and still racing.
No injuries.
Improving year after year.
And I didn’t train more, but training was focused.
When time is limited, everything needs a reason.
Random sessions don’t fit.
Heroic weeks don’t fit.
Copying someone else’s volume definitely doesn’t fit.
What works is:
• targeted sessions that actually move the needle
• cross-training used with purpose
• volume that matches your recovery capacity
• and a plan that respects your life, not fights it
Ultra training shouldn’t take over your life to work.
If it does, something is off.
The goal isn’t to survive training.
The goal is to train in a way you can sustain — and still show up as a human.
That’s how you get to the start line fit.
And that’s how you actually finish strong.
If you want help building ultra training that fits your life instead of breaking it,
DM “BALANCE” to apply for efficient coaching
#ultrarunning #ultramarathon #ultrarunnerslife #ultramarathoncoach
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