
Training Essentials for Ultrarunning



Focus on the “runner’s five”: hamstrings, hip flexors,
Scott Jurek • Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
When anaerobic training is included in your schedule, there are a few basic rules to follow: • Including competitive events, do not exceed two to three anaerobic workouts per week; for most athletes, one to two is sufficient. • Most athletes will reach maximum anaerobic benefits after three or four weeks of anaerobic work. • Workouts the day before
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