5 Things Pro Runners Do - Habits You Need To Know!

[@ianlowe4126]

Hi Ben thanks for another great video full of good advice. One thing you didn’t mention is age. I’m 62 and have found over the last few years that the key to my running longevity is routine and rest. I run twice during the week on a Tuesday and Thursday about 5 miles each then my long run on Saturday usually 9/10 miles and I do this week in week out and don’t specifically train for a race anymore I just stick to my routine and when one comes along I just go and do it and try not to get caught up with any target goals. Just run and enjoy the event. I’ve found this routine keeps my fitness level where I like it and my body responds well to the rest in between runs and I’m hoping this will keep me running for longer as I grow older. Great work thank you.

[@nikolaykumchev9530]

A tip I recently heard in a video by Stephen Scullion: when training for a marathon you only need to deliver the marathon pace on race day, you don't need to try and hit it constantly on every training run!

[@dimitar297]

Which is lame how are you supposed to hit race pace if you never practice it. Steven has emotional problems that affect his good sense.

[@rinotz7]

@@dimitar297 A lot of people confuse race pace with race effort. You're usually much more tired during training (you should be), and conditions can vary a lot, hitting that actual race pace is not as important as you think, and should be done very sporadically. If you look at the Norwegian model, you'll quickly realize how much little importance they give to actual race pace, and give zero importance to anything faster than race pace. They're much more focused on threshold, sustained high mileage and not getting injured.

[@Micke12312]

​@@dimitar297big difference between constantly and never

[@markjohnson4237]

Nice Ben. Can totally vouch for the knowing when to rest. I'm nearly at the end of your advanced half marathon plan, racing next weekend. I got a fairly painful left knee issue last week, where my lower leg and ankle swelled up quite badly. Took a four day rest from running, but kept stretches and strength work and now I'm back on track and looking forward to smashing my pb next Saturday. Mark

[@ephorntube]

Thanks for upbeat run videos! Not really a tip, but an observation that I’m copying: I’ve noticed Woody Kincaid and Luis Grivjala take smaller steps for most of their race and open up for the finish. My mind was blown when I went back to the 70s and saw a similar gate in a particular runner. It was Lasse Viren! So I suspect they are saving their quads with a higher turnover and less up and down (knee bending- quad engaging) strides to conserve energy. I’m giving it a go!

[@beautoxt3482]

Best Tip from Kiki: "Focus on the Process, not on the result."

[@fastrax1949]

Nice one, another nicely crafted video. As an old git who ran 2:25.35 marathon in 1983 you would shake your head at my running back in the '80s! Never did any drills, never did any strides, 2 pints of lager did the trick immediately after a half or marathon. Never had massages. Rarely trained with anyone else. And of course no carbon shoes back then. No GPS support. No apps. Yes we had stopwatches but would measure long runs on a map with a length of string! All races 100%. No gym work..Just 12 sessions running each work. 70/80/90 miles per week. First marathon 2.47 age 25......couple of dozen more around 2.30 Last one 2.50 at age of 49 then no more as wanted "to preserve" my speed. Ran 34.56 at age 50 following year.

[@TheRealKyle]

i run for my mental health, that is my goal to metaphorically and physically tell myself to keep going, don't stop just continue. my recovery is always reusable ice packs with straps for my shins mostly and my leg muscles.

[@SpeedGio]

Hello! thank you for all the info about running. Im a triathlete, done some Ironmans, but this year ive been running more, and no swimming, because after all this years in triathlon, my weakest part was always the run. Slow, slow progress, but watching all of your videos has helped me a lot. Thank you. Cheers from Colombia!

[@Trailrunner1978]

Jakob and his brothers were seen training in Oslo after midnight after he took the European record on Bislett this year. They train after every race. They never have rest days. The dedication is brutal.

[@TomSzczepanski]

Fantastic advice Ben on learning to get in tune with your feel rather than relying on the data! I'll definitely work on that and try to do more sessions focusing on that only.

[@nolimitruncoaching9134]

Hi, I am a great fan of group warm-ups like the Kenyans, having come from a dance background, also they're such fun! Thank you for this video, it sums up pretty much everything I advocate and belive in.

[@runningforviews]

So true what you said at the end about consistency. This is probably the best way to improve. Great video!

[@GGori_99]

You are right Ben.. im also one of the guilty for using Strava.. i see so many semi-pro runners that running their "easy days" with their so called "easy pace" as jogging around 4:00/km to 5:00/km... which are definitely not in my range yet.. and then i would have to pay for what i done by steping into zone i could not handle..

[@benbeard2977]

Comparison is the thief of joy...Don't compare yourself to anyone you follow on Strava 👍

[@markstraffon1198]

Looks like you have a real buzz again. Great to see!!

[@wanny_08]

Great tips Ben, keep them coming

[@bpg201]

Good stuff! A good marathon tip I heard a couple years back was to eat the night before dinner a couple hours earlier than usual. Then you have more time to get your digestion sorted out well before the race....as race mornings typically begin quite early! I shoot for a dinner between 4 and 5 PM. Then just some light snacking up until bedtime.

[@dimitar297]

Good idea. Speaking as an obese runner I usually have to stop midway to take a dump but this way maybe I will be able to poop it all out before my session.

[@lowzyyy]

Consistency (in everything: sleep, training, recovery) and listening to your body are two best advices

[@19Kamau79]

Very true thing about Strava.. ..that platform is all about highest average pace aside of lowest average heart rate.

[@nmmerri]

My inspiration from a pro runner is from Alexi Pappas who said you should get eight nights' sleep per week if you're training hard. What she means is, if you are supposed to get eight hours' sleep per night (56 hours per week) but average 64 hours per week, you are getting the equivalent of an extra night's sleep each week. I've done the maths and you basically need to average 9:09 per night. I have a spreadsheet to track this but almost never make it but it does challenge me to improve.

[@wanny_08]

I like this, makes sense

[@Rhinestoneaesthetics]

I love drills and really need to make an effort to work them into my routine. Great video!

[@pauladdison3189]

Great video Ben love the advice many thanks 👍🏃‍♂️

[@karvn1148]

What do you say at the start of your videos? “Helbdee”?

[@ollieflj]

Another great video, Ben! Thank you for sharing! I wonder if you have any advice regarding paces for intervals. What's the best way to train ourselves how different paces feel so we can hit them from the begining of reps. I always start a rep, trying to make sure I'm not too fast, or too slow, but by the time my GPS has caught up to the pace I am running I may be 30 seconds in, usually meaning I have gone off too fast without knowing. Then I'm trying to slow down, and consuming all my mental energy in trying to hit the right pace. If you have any tips that would be great!

[@jkmcheung]

I’m wearing the same Rest Day sweater today. Too proud to announce I’ve earned my rest day 😁 and looks really cool

[@nmmerri]

Was very happy to spot a Rest Day top at the Berlin Expo on Friday

[@dimitar297]

Champions don't take days off they just train a different discipline as a break. Wearing a Rest Day shirt promotes obesity.

[@alisonwoodrow6424]

Bob & Brad are great they are the Ant & Dec of physio - their videos on plantar fasciitis are great and appear to have stopped a nigggling issue for me. The Zoe channel has info about training & nutrition amongst a lot of other stuff...

[@tarryndale]

Thanks Ben! Love your videos.

[@YooriUK]

Thanks for sharing these tips! 1. Running Form 2. Race Planning 3. Recovery 4. Understanding your body 5. Running at the right intensity

[@adrimansvelder7875]

Hi Ben, just enter a marathon for fun as soon as possible and update us how you performed! I think will do better than you expected. Reflect on this.

[@tomhelfinstine9443]

Thank you 😊

[@nitram03121981]

thank you!!

[@philrowley3063]

Hi Ben, what’s that chair you use with your boots? It’s looks ideal

[@jh230377]

Tip number 6 - having the time to do it all 😂👍

[@mikew6840]

Loved the graph of death 🤣⚰️

[@its_jimmy_696]

Another great video! Just asking because I'm 12, and I do a 22 minute 5k. is there any advice you would give me as I just want to keep on getting better. Thanks!

[@FCBasel-iu2vv]

Any tips on a good recovery drink post marathon please?

[@alisonwoodrow6424]

Chocolate milk followed by a light IPA...

[@IamDannyM]

Ben…if you had to pick just one shoe right now to keep forever, one that would tick all boxes…it’d be the ASICS Superblast right? Right ?

[@karvn1148]

To get good at running, you need to run. To get good at guitar, you need to play it.

[@dimitar297]

To solve imaginary structural racism you need to loot electronic stores.

[@Nyelands]

Good tips on the basics. I noticed that your upper body seems very stiff and locked when you run. Is that on purpose or is it your natural biomechanics? If you see a runner like Kipchoge there is also movement thorough his upper body to provide energy trough his whole body. Maybe worth looking at.

[@tarryndale]

Do compression socks make a difference to recovery?

[@mikejames3148]

I stopped linking my garmin to strava because it drove the wrong behaviour. I only post races and parkrun (which is not a race remember) which I do manually

[@ceschenrik]

Regarding the first one about running form i would disagree that pro runners think about form. Henrik Ingebrigtsen and Narve Nordås (third in the 1500 world champs) was interviewed on a norwegian podcast(i det lange løp) one month ago and both of them said that running form never crosses their mind at all.

[@vt5615]

Best tip: «Drink beer!!!>>

[@thejeffinvade]

Most runner won't go back to running the next day after a big marathon effort.

[@toddapplegate3988]

The data we have now can be helpful and harmful. Don't choose heart rate, schedule or pace/interval time over how you feel. If you feel tired sluggish you need rest or at least a more gentle workout. If you feel great then stick to the plan don't over achieve in one workout only to fail for the next 6 days or weeks

[@jsncdy]

Heres the "one simple habit pro runners do" for improving your running; motivation gets you out the door, but consistency and specificity gets you results.

[@HunzaTech]

Have fun and run in Atreyu shoes 😉

[@travistate4950]

On your easy days there is no such thing as junk miles.

[@muhammadrafizambinmuhdridz1526]

Kenyan not drink protein

[@tomb5535]

Run a marathon in slippers

[@peterdeboer5773]

Pro runners do not mention their marathon PB every time they announce themselves😉.

[@therunningtattooartist5172]

Most pro runners aren’t KZbinrs??! The fact Ben is able to run a 2:25 marathon and deal with the KZbin channel is pretty spectacular. Most pro runners just run and rest.

[@jamal985]

I think it is needed because of new viewers, to let them know Ben is trustworthy and that he knows what he is talking about.

[@dli960]

Used to love this channel but it’s lost its zing. You literally do the vast majority of the things you are belittling in this video. Watch Bob and Brad instead of seeing a physio like wtf - do you have any idea how bad their commercialised American nonsense is?

[@dimitar297]

Hello everybody!!

[@zakkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

30th

[@edwinpepito1498]

Is it okay to take shower right after running?

[@dimitar297]

Only if your shower partner is attractive and helps you lather.

[@edwinpepito1498]

@@dimitar297 so it is, 💯

[@DaedalusLabyrinth]

Any chance of a collab video with the @therunningchannel ?

[@Zac9]

I love the way courtney dauwalter trains