15 Essential Running Tips You Need to Know | Sub Elite Marathon Runner

[@henryedward1194]

A lot of good tips there. Feel like slowing down is the hardest one, especially when you’re new and easy runs are really slow. Haven’t tried any running books but KZbin is a big source of inspiration for me. The likes of The Distance Project, Stephen Scullion & yourself always motivate me to get out there.

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Slowing down on the easy days is never a problem I’ve had but I definitely see it a lot in newer runners. I think tiredness from previous days training helps keep me slow. I’ve actually had the pleasure of sharing one run with each of those guys. Really good lads and big inspirations for me starting my channel!

[@GordonCampbell-v1q]

Good tips. Enjoying your videos.

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Thank you!!

[@ZacharyHamiltonMusic]

I love your videos and you're a big inspiration to me. I hope your channel takes off.

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Thanks very much! I appreciate that a lot!

[@olivervarney2032]

great video! might have to take a look at one of those books.

[@Ryan.Thomson]

They’re always good for the motivation!

[@RunningAllTheTyne]

Great video with great, actual tips. Really liked that you started off with consistency and slowing down. Not like other videos on here claiming ‘quick hacks’ to improve. No matter what it’s going to take consistency over time and learning to control paces to improve!

[@Ryan.Thomson]

I really appreciate that! Yeah there’s unfortunately nothing quick about building fitness and I’m always learning ways I can improve even after so long in the sport

[@DeanMcM]

Great video as always Ryan! Very informative for amateurs such as myself

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Happy to help! 3:40 would suggest that you’re very experienced though!

[@F15sniper78]

Great informative video. Enjoying watching your running journey. Font romeu looks amazing! Keep up the good work 👍

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Thank you!! Yeah it’s lovely. I really wasn’t ready to leave

[@robidoo99]

Good video. On HR when running vs biking, I find HR on bike is about 10bpm lower for same effort level. Looking at forums, seems like people get similar result but the difference might be a little either side of 10bpm, varies by athlete. Might be useful if you're coaching someone who needs to cross train and they're doing intervals etc

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Ah very interesting, I must’ve been working extra hard when cross training then haha! Although I found I could get my HR to a similar max on the elliptical so I guess it’s pretty similar on there?

[@robidoo99]

@@Ryan.Thomson I was wondering what happens on elliptical, no data here but think you are probably right

[@crayontom9687]

Those More Mile socks are like the Terminator of socks. Amazing durability. I like Hilly socks for race day but they normally get holes on the big toe after 6 months or so. Good tips, enjoyed the video 👍

[@Ryan.Thomson]

One day I’ll conduct a study to find out how they can be so good 😂 Appreciate that!

[@mats7602]

Great tips Thanks for this

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Thank you!

[@Stevenc1984]

Some really good tips there. One thing I started doing a while ago is applying vapour rub to my toes as it seems to do a good job keeping blisters away. Getting last years shoes on discount is probably the ultimate tip though, there's some bargains about if you're prepared to shop around.

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Blisters isn’t one of the issues I’ve been cursed with but this will definitely help the people who struggle with them!

[@mikes5764]

Great tips! I heard about the Buffalo book before, I should read it then! I have a question on training load. I like 5K parkruns and they are always on a Saturday. And Sunday is my day for the longrun, which when training for the marathon may be at steady pace or have some blocks of marathon pace. I wonder if it is fine to do both in the same weekend, when doing the 5K at 95%? It would be really helpful to know how you think about this from your own your experience.

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Thank you! Yeah it’s a good one!! I think you definitely can do both. I think most people in the UK are on a Saturday session, Sunday long run schedule and they’re able to get results from that. It may just be a case of balancing the effort over both days. Like, if you run a hard parkrun, take Sunday slower or if you know Sunday is gonna be hard, hold back a bit more on Saturday. For me I found that as the volume increased, 3 sessions + a long run was too much. I ran my best 5Ks off 5 sessions a fortnight (still keeping the long run in both Sundays) but now have switched to only 2 sessions and a long run per week when marathon training. All this to say, don’t include too much intensity the week after you have an especially tough weekend!

[@mikes5764]

Thank you for sharing your experience, that is very helpful! I'm going to run the Parkrun quite a bit slower, just for fun then. l still have the tendency to overtrain and it is hard to get rid off.

[@kulol03]

Good video :) Those running belts looks good combined with a soft flask for marathon. I have also been looking at handheld softflask like "floberg runs" uses, and then maybe ditch it after a while if the race is local so I can pick it up later. Just looks like a better way to have carbs instead of those hard to swallow Maurten gels. Probably need both, but dont want to many gels. Any thoughts on that?

[@Ryan.Thomson]

I really like maurtens gels pre race or in recoveries but I cannot get them down me at marathon pace. Have you tried any of the more liquid gels? I find SiS to be the perfect thickness but if you want the complete opposite of Maurten thickness then give high5 a try! Carb drinks would always be my first choice but unfortunately fuelling a whole marathon with them is a lot of weight so I personally try to strike a balance between drinks and gels. Maybe 500ml of Maurten 320carb drink plus 4 or 5 gels

[@kulol03]

@@Ryan.Thomson Thank you! :D For me it was hard to breath correct when having maurten gels. Then if there was no water close by its just stuck in your mouth kinda haha. Going to try sis and high5 and buying a bottle so I can mix 320carb! No races this winter so got good time.

[@abqp7158]

I use Active Root gel mix, make it to the strength and consistency you prefer and it's in re-usable flasks. Easy on the stomach.

[@childishregi]

What do you do for a job alongside your running?

[@Ryan.Thomson]

I work for myself as a currency trader so I’m able to prioritise training as much as I need to!

[@joakimlandhage5611]

Hey Ryan. I dont have any instagram account but would like to get in touch with you to talk about coaching. Do you have an email i can contact you on? I just ran a 1:32 HM and my next goal is to crush sub 3 in Copenhagen in May 2025. I recently found your channel and like your training philosophy. /🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@Ryan.Thomson]

Oh nice! That definitely sounds like a great goal that we’d have time to work towards. Yes, my email is [e-mail]