She Runs Ultras

Ep. 301 - Sometimes Less Is More & Here's How To Figure It Out


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If you’re in your off-season and thinking about what 2026’s training is going to look like…this episode is for you.

I’m walking you through a concept I use with all my athletes this time of year: Minimum Effective Dose.  AKA: What’s the smallest amount of training you can do and still get the result you want?  (Not just any result — the desired result.)

In this episode we cover:

  • Why doing more isn’t always better (especially for runners 40+).
  • What makes recovery, tissue tolerance, and injury risk different for masters athletes.
  • Why copying someone else’s training plan (your running buddy, someone online, 2012-You…) can work againstyou.
  • Two real-life examples where backing off actually moves you forward.
  • How to experiment with training variables so you land on the right combination for your body.
  • The key questions you should ask yourself as you review 2025 and gear up for 2026.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re not doing enough…or secretly doing too much…this will help you figure out your actual “sweet spot.”

Because sometimes?
Less really is more.


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She Runs UltrasBy Meghan Gould

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