In this coaching call, Ben and Fletch discuss some specifics on intervals as well as answer the listener question about the classic “marathon long training run” and how that does or doesn’t translate into longer runs.

Ben and Fletch answer a listener question on balance, then dig into the mindset and simple structure that make long-ultra prep sustainable. They also tackle the myth of balance or lack of it and look at this week’s training and peek at what is to come.

In this coaching call, Ben and Fletch discuss the importance of deloading in training, the psychological aspects of recovery, and how mental preparedness can impact performance. They explore the individual nature of training plans and the necessity of adjusting based on personal fatigue levels.

Here we are with the second edition, a quick look at the training plan for the next week with a few insights into the sessions. We then talk about the importance of lactate testing, not just for long runs, for all runs - prompted by our first listener question. So don’t be shy, if we want to hear from something useful (from Fletch) or just something (from me!) then let me know.

People often take the piss because most of my runs are the same loop. Out the house, turn right, turn left, over the two bridges, turn right, out and back. Up and down that same stretch. Boring, apparently.