“Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” – Michael Jordan
Ever since I started running in 1998, I’ve been interested in running fundamentals. The “foundational” skills that help you improve year after year, stay healthy, and keep making progress.
It’s one reason why I’ve ready so many running books.
After a dozen, you start to learn the patterns of good training and can discern what’s effective from what’s most likely a passing fad.
This has helped propel Strength Running to one of the most trusted names in running. Since 2010, runners around the world have trusted our running programs to focus on the fundamentals – without any gimmicks.
That means that I won’t convince you to try CrossFit Endurance, the Maffetone Method, or some wacky diet cult. I will not lie to you and say that you can run a great marathon on 30 miles per week. And I certainly won’t recommend becoming a barefoot runner.
Instead, we focus on what will stand the test of time: the best practices, mindsets, and strategies of the world’s best.
Today, I want to feature a conversation that revolves around these foundational skills (plus, a fun aside on the remaining 1% that can help us get to the next level).
Inspired Soles Interviews Jason
I was recently a guest on the Inspired Soles Podcast, hosted by Carolyn Coffin. She asked me great questions on the topics of:
- 5k training
- What I consider to be the most important elements of any training program
- The final 1% of training interventions
- Why the term “full marathon” should die
- The backstory of Strength Running
The conversation was so engaging and thought-provoking that I wanted to share it on the Strength Running Podcast, too!
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Thank you Previnex!
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Thank you LMNT!
A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You’ll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best.
LMNT’s products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day.
If you’re not familiar, LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. They make electrolytes for athletes and low-carb folks with no Sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. I’m now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff.
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