AVIOD feeling flat on RACE DAY (6 tips to run FRESHER and FASTER)

[@ariftirtoaji2278]

Really like these kinds of content and your race documentary Ben. This channel is more than shoe reviews

[@BenIsRunning]

Appreciate the feedback, thanks

[@noel8552]

Early start from you Ben! Love to see it 👌

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks bud! Saturday isn’t a great day to upload for engagement so figured I’d try something new 🙌🏻

[@dorothygraham6183]

Thanks Ben we have started to taper here in Zimbabwe for the Comrade’s ultra 90k race on the 28th August. So will take all the tips I can get.

[@BenIsRunning]

Wow that sounds like an incredible challenge

[@noebenitez3643]

Congratulations on your big run recently, we are all very proud!!!

[@BenIsRunning]

Thanks bud

[@chris.schmied]

Great video! Thanks for the tips…definitely hard to find out what works best for oneself. I really like reducing the mileage by a lot. But love doing strides and keeping the intensity :))

[@BenIsRunning]

You’re welcome Chris. Yes it’s all about trial and error :) I personally prefer to keep my milage high but reduce the intensity! :))

[@brrrrett]

Great video. Just adding another consideration. Duration of taper. Again everyone is different. But generally, the longer the race, the longer the taper. Typically, a taper for a marathon could be 3 weeks. While a 5k could be a week.

[@BenIsRunning]

That’s a great point to add, thank you Brett!

[@DevRunner]

Love the talk about the different ways to taper. I've always reduced volume, but kept the intensity - now I'm considering the other options! Thanks Ben! Keep pushing!

[@karljones9848]

You beauty, looking after your Aussie contingent with this early post

[@BenIsRunning]

All for you Karl 🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@karljones9848]

@@BenIsRunning love it

[@tworunningbrooms]

Something odd happened to John in 2004. He was on a depletion diet prior London Marathon. He was meant to feel lousy with the lack of carbs but felt amazing by day 3. Coach worked out it was down to cutting out bread and identified gluten issues. So tapers sometimes throw up the unexpected we can learn from as runners.

[@BenIsRunning]

Very interesting! Thanks for that insight

[@paulcook7426]

Absolutely agree about the mental side. Something we could possibly all do more often. Another one you kind of touched on in terms of the contract, but getting enough sleep is another (fairly simple goal) I'd add in. It's not a sexy tip but often overlooked and extremely efficient.

[@BenIsRunning]

For sure Paul 💤

[@DomH1992]

Love these tips videos - apologies if you’ve already done one but do you have any advice on the best strength exercises for runners? I’d love to see a video on this because Google is a bit of a minefield with various terrible articles that just list off a load of leg without explanation of what this is for!

[@josiahmatson4457]

Hey Ben, my race is in exactly 2 weeks from now, it's half marathon. I wanna go for a sub 90, but i'm not feeling heaps confident right now. I'm thinking about going out on the place the race is gonna be at and try to do 15k at goal pace, do you think that's a smart idea or is it too close to race day? If not what do you think I should do?

[@crayontom9687]

You probably don’t need to do a 15k straight out, but you could do a 3x workout at goal pace. For example 3 x 15 minutes at goal pace and then you could add on some strides or maybe 3 x 1 minute at 5k pace towards the end. Should be about right for 2 weeks out

[@BenIsRunning]

I’d suggest 15km is a little to far especially at goal race pace. Either do 15km at a slightly reduced intensity or possibly a final workout of say 2x 5km with 2mins jog just to get a feel for it so it’s not a shock come race day. Hope that helps and wish you all the best with the sub 90 🤙🏼

[@lanbroghini]

3x 5k at goal pace with 5 minute jog recoveries is a good indicator of race pace 👍

[@echrbax]

Try running the last 5k of your long run at goal pace. Simulates race pace on tired legs and I always find it a good indicator

[@rinslerr]

Thank's Ben for this info)))👍👍 In holiday i run 3K )

[@BenIsRunning]

Enjoy your holiday

[@donovanmifsud8664]

Very helpful perspective ,🎯always train wisley consistency and discipline are key , yesterday PB D my 10km time from 46;23 to 43:51 , trusting the process ,also incorporated , some strength,swimming and cycling crosstraining this summer which help my all round fitness ,can't wait for more , the only thing bothering me is the blue toe nails hehh ,need to assess better, other than that great video and tips 😊🙏

[@BenIsRunning]

Thank you! All the best with your training moving forward!

[@hawkseyy]

Hey Ben! I’ve always wondered about you wearing your glasses while you run. I’m quite long sighted and need contact lenses or glasses to see properly. Recently I’ve felt my contact lenses just dry up so easily, but I feel like I’d have to cough up a lot of money to get glasses made just for running and protecting the wind. Your glasses are relatively similar to what I wear. Do you ever notice them when you’re running?

[@hawkseyy]

I’m studying in the optical industry as well and have experimented with different types of contact lenses. I’ve been dealing with runners knee lately and I’m hoping to get back into running properly soon, just wanted to know how it feels for you

[@alancooper59]

I've worn various types of glasses over the years (because even the thought of ever putting contacts in sends shudder down my spine) and, for me, so long as they fit well enough to not move around while I run; I don't notice them.

[@BenIsRunning]

Something I’ve just got used to but have recently got contacts for racing. My glasses are just from specsavers own range. Nothing special :)

[@hawkseyy]

@@BenIsRunning Ah that’s good to know! I’ve worn contacts since I was about 10 so I’ve been using them for a long time now. I’ll probably look at running in my glasses more often on my easy runs first I think

[@zachwalshe5223]

hey ben got any advice on how to push my parkrun time my pb is 19 38 and i ran 20 08 today.anything helps thanks

[@BenIsRunning]

Put in a good 3/4 weeks of consistent training and then try and beat it as opposed to trying to run faster each week :)

[@leviathanekg6118]

I'd also like to recommend not tapering for every race, especially if you race very frequently. Sometimes it's more worth it to continue with your maximum training and be faster in the long term, spending less time tapering. Personally I would only taper properly 2 - 3 times per year for a big race and then maybe with some mini tapers of about only 2 days for every other race I do. This is just advice I got from top level runners.

[@BenIsRunning]

Yes this is what I would advise also. If you spent all your time tapering your never going to see any serious improvements

[@vincewarne228]

Taking it easy is hard! I’m only just getting my head around running easy days easy, next is doing taper properly.

[@BenIsRunning]

It’s the hardest part of a training block for me. Feels so alien 😂

[@jennysmith8835]

First, good morning, yeah

[@BenIsRunning]

And to you Jenny 🥇

[@fastinradfordable]

After discovering Wim Hof method taper is much less necessary.

[@robertthomassmith]

Would you consider running the Jersey marathon, you know I think you could win it!

[@BenIsRunning]

It’s not one that’s on my radar to be honest

[@Dravhs]

Please review PR lotion from AMP human 🙂

[@BenIsRunning]

What is it 😂

[@Dravhs]

@@BenIsRunning it's for endurance athletes you rub it on on the legs and it helps buffer the lactic acid. It's sodium bicarbonate which is transported through the skin. It's not illegal or anything like that👍

[@sugandhbenjamin3772]

come on benn...

[@BenIsRunning]

Let’s gooo

[@markswillingham]

Great content Ben. But where’s @fabsterun. I’m worried.

[@BenIsRunning]

He’s missed this one I reckon 👀

[@BenIsRunning]

He’s missed this one I reckon 👀