Athlete with Asthma Show

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Runners Make and How to Avoid Them

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Want to learn the 5 biggest mistakes I've made as an ultra runner and how to avoid them? Well today,I am breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes I've seen (and made) along my running journey that you probably haven't even though of before.

The 5 biggest mistakes runner make include:

  1. Picking the wrong shoes
  2. Pushing mileage or speed too fast
  3. Overlooking proper fueling
  4. Skipping much-needed rest days
  5. Not training on the right surfaces.  

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    Links to things I discuss in the episode:

    •  Born to Run (book by Christopher McDougal) - https://amzn.to/48mJaDk

    • Can’t Hurt Me (book by David Goggins) - https://amzn.to/4fhW2g2

    •  Topo Athletic Mountain Racer 3 - https://amzn.to/48l9EVE
    •  Topo Athletic Fli Lyte 5 - https://amzn.to/3YzacUL
    •  Skratch Labs Super High Carb Hydration Powder (8+ servings) - https://amzn.to/3YMz2AN
    •  Skratch Lab Energy Chews (10 pack) - https://amzn.to/4e1LErO

      • 00:00 Introduction to the Athlete with Asthma Show

      00:38 Biggest Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong Running Shoes

      02:00 My Personal Journey and Lessons Learned

      03:12 Insights from the book "Born to Run"

      04:59 Finding the Right Running Shoes for You

      11:00 Biggest Mistake #2: Running Too Far or Too Fast Too Soon

      25:10 The Three Pillars of Healthy Living

      25:33 Personal Struggles and the Turning Point

      26:40 Bigest Mistake #3: The Importance of Proper Fueling During Runs

      31:22 Biggest Mistake #4: The Necessity of Rest Days

      36:48 Biggest Mistake #5: Training on the Right Surface

      47:33 Final Thoughts  

      DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.

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      Athlete with Asthma ShowBy Jonny Havey