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Durability vs Volume: Why More Training Isn’t Always Better
Why training more isn’t always the answer
Most endurance athletes assume that getting better simply means doing more training. More miles. More hours. More big sessions. But after decades of coaching and competing, Simon argues that the athletes who achieve the best long-term results are rarely the ones doing the most volume. They are the ones who train consistently without breaking down. In this episode Simon and Beth explore the idea of durability versus volume, why chasing big sessions can backfire, and how athletes can build the resilience needed to train consistently for years rather than weeks.
5 Talking Points
1. The volume trap
Many endurance athletes believe more training automatically leads to better results.
2. What durability really means
Durability is the ability to train consistently without injury, illness or burnout.
3. The foundations of durable training
Sleep, strength, mobility, nutrition and sensible training loads allow athletes to absorb training and recover.
4. Why hero sessions backfire
Big one-off workouts often look impressive but can disrupt consistency if they leave you exhausted or injured.
5. Consistency beats intensity
The athletes who improve the most are usually the ones who train steadily week after week.
3 Takeaways
• Consistency beats volume when it comes to long-term endurance performance.
• Durable athletes prioritise recovery, strength, sleep and sensible training loads.
• Ask yourself before a big session: will this make me more durable or less durable?
Quote from the Episode
“Fitness might come from a few big weeks of training. Real performance comes from years of consistent work.”
Stay strong. Stay curious. Stay Battle Ready.
Want help building durable training?
Inside the SWAT Inner Circle you’ll find structured training plans, strength programmes and regular coaching insights designed to help endurance athletes train consistently without breaking down.
£30 per month.
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION
Connect with me HERE:
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Email: [email protected]
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Why training more isn’t always the answer
Most endurance athletes assume that getting better simply means doing more training. More miles. More hours. More big sessions. But after decades of coaching and competing, Simon argues that the athletes who achieve the best long-term results are rarely the ones doing the most volume. They are the ones who train consistently without breaking down. In this episode Simon and Beth explore the idea of durability versus volume, why chasing big sessions can backfire, and how athletes can build the resilience needed to train consistently for years rather than weeks.
5 Talking Points
1. The volume trap
Many endurance athletes believe more training automatically leads to better results.
2. What durability really means
Durability is the ability to train consistently without injury, illness or burnout.
3. The foundations of durable training
Sleep, strength, mobility, nutrition and sensible training loads allow athletes to absorb training and recover.
4. Why hero sessions backfire
Big one-off workouts often look impressive but can disrupt consistency if they leave you exhausted or injured.
5. Consistency beats intensity
The athletes who improve the most are usually the ones who train steadily week after week.
3 Takeaways
• Consistency beats volume when it comes to long-term endurance performance.
• Durable athletes prioritise recovery, strength, sleep and sensible training loads.
• Ask yourself before a big session: will this make me more durable or less durable?
Quote from the Episode
“Fitness might come from a few big weeks of training. Real performance comes from years of consistent work.”
Stay strong. Stay curious. Stay Battle Ready.
Want help building durable training?
Inside the SWAT Inner Circle you’ll find structured training plans, strength programmes and regular coaching insights designed to help endurance athletes train consistently without breaking down.
£30 per month.
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION
Connect with me HERE:
https://linktr.ee/simonward
You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube
Email: [email protected]
Sign up for Simon’s weekly newsletter
Download Simon’s Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle’ Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle
💬 Got an awkward question for Simon? Send it to [email protected] and you might just hear it on a future episode!
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