How to Run Faster and Longer without Getting Tired

[@ianweaver534]

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” No shortcuts in order to achieve great success. Patience and dedication is key! 😀

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

💪🏼

[@alanbrown9754]

I'm 54 years young. Only been running for 11 months. 2-3 km per day. Slowly upping my distance over the months. Not interested in trying to run fast. But now my long run day is half marathon. Absolutely love it. No fast days. Just longer run days. I run because it makes me happy. Just wish I found it years ago. But never ever too late. Have lots of fun runners. Keep healthy.

[@Kelly_Ben]

Love this. It's easy to forget, while striving to improve, that this is HOBBY we do because we ENJOY it!

[@WadeGlass]

I can attest to the viewpoint of this video. At age 40, I decided to start running again. After learning the hard way that short cuts in training lead to burn out and injuries, my 5year goals were simple: finish a marathon, improve my time on a half. I turned 46 last month, and while the process had seemed slower than anticipated, I look back now and see that not only have I finished 2 marathons, but just Saturday I finished a half marathon 12 minutes faster than I did in 2017. But most importantly, I’ve built back a love for running that I lost. Now I’m in it for the long game.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Nice Wade!! Thanks for this insight from your EXPERIENCE, its all about experience and the back story for each individual runner.

[@wastelander1015]

QD: there was a time i would avidly watch running youtube video after running youtube video in search for more information to perfect my training, but soon enough i realized that too much information is not only overwhelming and not necessarily adaptable to every runner, it sucks the joy from the sport. Advice for new runners: running is a fairly simple sport. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and the will the turn the doorknob. Everything else you'll learn with time. Just enjoy your runs. :D

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Amen! Keep it simple

[@giantkidtiff]

agreed about the overwhelming factor!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

@@giantkidtiff Simpler is better, thanks for chiming in!

[@philippegagne268]

Well said! That’s also my approach, keep it simple and enjoy the process.

[@vlkngulen]

The problem with just turning the doorknob is, most people avoid learning anything about the sport. Yes, it is simple, but ignorance leads to injuries and then quitting. Consistency is key. To be consistent, one must have the eagerness to learn first him/herself and the dynamics of the sport. Also if you live in a 3rd world country like mine, a good pair of running shoes costs 1/4 of average people's salary.

[@coleyoung912]

Progressive overload is a critical component to both strength training and running. Trying to over do it too quickly in the gym results in injuries, same rule applies with running. You’re an inspiration Seth!!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks for being here Cole, and great points for strength training.

[@kentm7731]

The topic is basically the “2 week Abs” of running videos. So glad you called it out. I don’t hit your mileage yet (maybe someday), but get asked how I run 100km (62 miles) per week. They look so sad when I say 2 years of building….no shortcuts indeed.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Ha, that’s funny about the 2 week abs

[@Ezrafeig]

Yep. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve only been running for 2 years, but something I learned is that if you ran a 1:45 half, you are a 1:45 half marathoner right now. There’s nothing magical that you can do to improve that, besides consistent showing up and it’ll come with time. I see myself get stronger smarter and faster every day. I know I’ll qualify for Boston one day but know it’ll take 2-3 years. Some big lessons I’ve learned so far to get faster without getting tired/hurt. 1. Good Sleep is the best recovery 2. Running majority easy and learning what easy really means and feels like. Especially on the long runs 3. Learn your paces by feel and not by a number on the watch. And of course as you said. Time. Good things take time. It took me 6 years to become a professional sales man and 8-9 years until I became a master and I was ready for a leadership roll, which I now have. To become really good at something, it always takes time. There are no shortcuts in life.

[@greatTVfXQchiel]

I totally agree, especially at no. 1: GOOD SLEEP. Kudos to all your accomplishments. 😊

[@mjaybash26]

I am a new subscriber to you channel and I have to say, I really love this channel! I'm hooked since about four or five days ago. Sorry for the long post, but here goes.... I've only been in this run life for 7 years and I started later in my life -- I'm in my 50s. My run journey began after I watched my best friend running and finishing half marathons and I noticed she was happier after running. I thought to myself, I want to feel that way too. Long story short, I just run for the rush I feel when I'm done. That feeling arrives after only a four mile run and my practice skills aren't great. I didn't know anything about Fartlek, intervals, hill repeats...NONE of that. I'm STILL learning. Never too old to learn and I'm STILL a beginner as far as I'm concerned because I'm still searching and researching for advice from experienced runners on channels like yours about such topics. Your channel is great because you are SO enthusiastic and passionate about what you do so it holds peoples interest, longer. Thanks for sharing your advice and life with us on the KZbin. I have a little run/exercise/life journey channel too, by the way. It's currently horrible, but I'm not giving up on it just yet. I'm encouraged to keep pushing thanks to channels like yours.

[@CSWells-uq4jx]

I found that adding in strength and conditioning has really helped me. At least with the legs getting tired while running and keeping my posture upright. Also, I love the saying, “ Running doesn’t get easier. You just get faster.” :p

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Ahh that is a great saying, thanks for chiming in!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

COMMENT OF THE DAY!!!

[@swenderich]

QD: so many, hard to pick one 😂 But here we go, maybe a controversial one: running doesn’t always have to be fun in the moment. Consistency sometimes means grinding through fatigue, doing that final painful interval. You won’t always have a runners hogh and you’re doung nothing wrong if you don’t. Instead, learn to embrace the grind and reap the rewards (borh mental and physical) afterwards! Not everything in life is about ‘here and now’. Endurance sports is investing, over (long periods of) time and requires patience, consistency and discipline. Sometimes that’s at the expense of joy in the moment.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

This is an excellent video, because there are no trick shortcuts for doing anything well--whether it’s playing a musical instrument (my profession), learning to become a good doctor/lawyer/teacher/nurse/writer/artist etc. Informed experience is a necessary part of the process to excel in virtually anything. QD: I think there are very good comments here already that cover other fallacies, but I’ll bring up heel-striking. I get really tired of the notion that only amateurs and untalented runners heel strike. My coach’s wife is a shoe expert who has worked with several of the major brands. She said 90% of all runners heel strike to at least some extent; even the elites heel-strike when they’re tired. And some elites who have won major marathons have unusual-even awkward-looking- form that is an exception to the proverbial rule. I’m not talking about hard heel-slamming from reaching ahead of your body. What is important from an injury-prevention standpoint is to land under your center of gravity. I am a midfoot striker but like the the majority of humans, I touch down briefly on the lateral edge about an inch forward from the heel, as shown by a tiny patch of wear there in my outsoles. Nevertheless, I’m an efficient, injury-free runner since starting out 12 years ago and very fast for my age of 70. I cringe when I see runners literally on their tiptoes, which looks like a recipe for shinsplints. And it looks like they’re artificially forcing themselves to alter their gait to something unnatural. Moreover, they’re not considering their overall posture in the equation. Martha

[@bradleywall2246]

Great take Seth! Surprised you didn’t mention that you have to run slower too. Most people think that unless you are gassed at the end of the run then you didn’t get a good workout in.

[@georgeharrow6485]

So true. I've watched many of those other video's you refer to and didn't find them very helpful. When people ask me how I run the amount I run, I'll just tell them "a lot of hard work over a long period of time". I started running back in 2015 age 35, I was 112kg. I ran propbaly between 5 to 10ks per week back then. I'm now 41 86kg and avergaing 65 to 70k's per week. It has taken me 6 years to get to where I'm at right now, gradually building up the volume over that time. During that time my pace has drastically improved also. I set my self weekly and monthly goals, and I also set particular goals for each marathon, HM or other race I compete in. My only downfall is not resting enough, I rest around 1 day a week but the last time I actually had a proper rest was February 2020 where I didn't run for two weeks. I feel I could use a couple of weeks off but just can't bring myself to do it. Thanks for your videos, they've always been inspiring.

[@kingtrumpet123]

I'm 56, started "run-walk-run" about 3 years ago, gone from couch to long run of 8.5 miles, and about 15 miles per week , no injuries, I include strength training 2 times a week, 4 mile runs are "somewhat" easy on MOST days now, and 3 years ago, I could barely walk for 20 minutes , YES, TURN THE DOOR HANDLE, get out there, go slow, just start somewhere !!!!

[@TJDailey]

You're 100% spot on with this video. The changes that members of our team began to see after 7 or 8 years of consistent running (in our 30's & 40's) have been phenomenal. Delivering consistent duration over that time period has been much more beneficial that any specific training. That doesn't mean we don't train with specificity for our goal events, it just means that we realize the duration over time has played a huge part in our successes.

[@thodorispsathas1089]

I'm husband, father of a two years old, businessman and I'm a newbie runner. Man it's freaking difficult. I started this year to take it more seriously, and I'm 36. I said to myself I'll manage to run a half marathon and I did it (20k run). OK not a good time, 2:09' but before that I had only run 2-3 5k races, but man I did it! Also I made a new 10k pb at Athens Authentic Marathon 10k race, 57'58"! All alone and with your videos Seth. HUGE THANKS for that! Now I am trying to have a running program and yes it's difficult, but I'll continue to try! Keep up team! Keep turning that doorknob!!!

[@lyviusvik7311]

QD: do only high speed intervals. Thank you Seth for bringing this topic. One problem in the running community/coaching is that some base their approcah strictly on Science and studies showing more benefits from high speed intervals than long slow runs. Well, most studies are done in a short term on a short panel and the research protocols are specifics to isolate modalities (ex: by performing only high speed intervals, slow run or threshold) for the "need of research''. The reality in the field is that we do a mix of intensities and duration so we rarely train only intervals 3x week or only long slow run, plus our aim is to improve the final outcome which is race time even if the physiological parameters do not improve that much. A long process that need work and patience. "Coaching is an Art based on Science." Steve Magness

[@Shevock]

I love that chart with your decade worth of hard work, putting in the miles, and the parallel Pikes Peak times. Now that I've been running for a year and a half I'm going to have some months, quarters, and year-long mileage goals. Right now I'm comfortable and confident in my ability to run 20 to 25 miles a week. If I can bounce that up to 35 to 40 by this time next year, I think that will make a huge difference in my racing (as a middle aged amateur, lover of the sport). You mentioned tempo runs and such to improve leg speed. I've been doing strides once a week and guess I should be doing more tempo runs, hills, and fartleks. Unlike the summer, I haven't gotten to the local high school track as much as I should. Just a lot of easy running since I finished my half last month.

[@nathanbaker1727]

Only speaking from my experience I noticed a massive bump in my times when I started hitting 40 miles per week regularly then backed off. I've been running for two years now and raced a HM yesterday, I topped out at 3 weeks in the 55-60 mile range this year (max I've ever done) and then backed off into my taper and again I can feel the fitness and strength it's added into my legs! Best of luck with your training!!

[@1man1year150]

a lot of advice I should listen to here. I just started running this year and I'm already trying to push for 100 Miles a week. I can't RUN fully all of it but I run as much of it as possible and super fast pace walk. My legs feel it some days but I've never been so into something in my life as I am with running and love it. Thanks as always for the tips man!

[@1man1year150]

@@jp05598 I understand completely my friend. I actually manage about 12 plus miles in total daily and realized I gotta heal

[@mad8298]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Seth! I have been running for 43 years and running marathons for 35 years and all of your points are fantastic, but the one that resonates with me, and what I preach all of the time to my running tribemates who get frustrated with not running better long distance races after training on low mileage is...increase your volume!!

[@billsanders8526]

I came from a very successful strength focused HS program in the mid 80’s. Mileage is the cornerstone. Then hills, hills, and more hills. Finally, even if you do no other kind off quicker stuff, strides after runs. Turnover and efficiency on tired legs.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Awesome comment Bill, thanks for sharing!!! Love the old school 80s runners : ) Onward Bill and thanks for tuning in

[@BrendonCamm]

Seth keeping it REAL here in the morning the biggest fallacy I’ve seen, not running specific, is that there are SHORTCUTS to losing weight and making positive change in our lives. Just like running faster, weight loss and healthy habits require DEDICATION over TIME for good long lasting things to happen. It’s actually what makes achieving these goals even better because of the blood (hopefully hypothetical ;) ) sweat and tears we have to put in to get to that point. Hacks and shortcuts make life move too fast and give a feeling of emptiness to the goal. As Seth would say, getting off my high horse now! Have a great day DGR!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Oh man, trying. We march on, just speaking from experience. THANK YOU for tuning in and as always for your support through a membership. When you get to that membership threshold, count me in as the first member : )

[@jaroslav522]

Hi Seth, I absolutely agree with you. There’s no short cuts. I would add one more thing which is in my opinion very important for beginners. Discipline. If somebody tells me that he or she want to start running. I always say don’t. If you never run start walking. Three times per week, but do it no matter what. Rain, snow, hot weather..just keep going. And after a while start running. Take it easy and slowly build up. Because most people got too excited in the beginning, got tired or injured and give up. Yes, you’re right there’s no short cuts. Love your channel. J. 🙂

[@johnfisher9333]

Love you Seth and your vlogs. Your consistency in running and quality uploads have enabled me to “run more over time.” I recently ran a Sub 3 hour marathon by following so many of the fundamental principles you have preached here on this channel. I feel like I owe you! I also enjoy Coach Eric Orton’s videos, a multi-discipline runner in Jackson Hole, WY. While he certainly seems to be a proponent of long term aerobic development, he also heavily emphasizes run mechanics and run-specific strength as ENABLERS of running more over time due to their roles in preventing injury. I think this is so key because many folks quit a running plan because they start developing aches and pains in their legs and simply conclude “well I just can’t run.” The primary culprit may be too much volume too soon, but I think everyone eventually needs to do running drills and targeted strength training in order to “run longer and faster without getting tired.” Orton also talks a lot about “raw speed” and being explosive as an athlete, which I admittedly overlooked for a while as a long distance runner training for a marathon. While building the aerobic base first is key, eventually I think it is possible to get stuck in a pattern of defaulting to volume increase in hopes of increasing performance, hitting a PR, winning a race, etc. But ultimately if your 1 mile PR isn’t getting faster, it would make sense you can only expect so many gains at longer distance efforts, even marathons and ultras. For Seth specifically, while I respect the hell out of his immense aerobic fitness and amazing feats in the mountains (and of course love him as a person), his goal of averaging ~5:15 per mile over 26.2 miles (to hopefully qualify for Olympic trials) seems incredibly difficult when his mile time sits at roughy 4:30s if I’m not mistaken. Would it make sense for Seth to actually run less mileage this winter “offseason” (even something as low as 60-80 miles per week for him) and just fully hone in on raw speed? I don’t claim to be any authority here but just offering food for thought as I compare the overlapping but slightly different philosophies of two accomplished runners on youtube.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

100% on the drills and plyos John, couldn't agree more for running faster. Thanks for mentioning Eric here. Great comment John

[@AmazonSmurfette]

This is super applicable to me. Ive been steadily increasing my volume and incorporating longer runs. I just started running about a year and a half ago and I'm not a naturally gifted runner. I just wrapped up my highest mile week to date on Sunday with an 8 mile run for a total of 28 miles. I find that my stride feels most natural and comfortable at a much faster pace than im able to maintain over even a 2 mile run. It kinda feels like im doing the marathon shuffle through most of my runs. I was considering devoting some time to just kinda messing around on the track and trying to find that comfortable stride and coasting in that gait as long as I can maintain it then taking a break and repeating without any set distance or speed goals on that day. Hopefully some of you commenters with more experience can tell me if that's a good idea or a recipe for injury!

[@Kelly_Ben]

I had so many "D'oh" moments in this video, I'm saving it to rewatch periodically. Since falling on ice and landing in a steaming pile of dog crap at 13 years old, I've taken every long icy New England winter off running... then grumble that I've gotten so much slower, and show no progress. I've been running ultras for a year now, and this will be my first full winter training. I needed this video to remind me its not necessarily age slowing me down, but lack of consistency. THAT at least I can improve! I'm going to watch your stacking video now. Thanks as always for your real world running insights!

[@mjc_208]

Thanks for this! I have heard it from my experienced running friends (maybe not word for word), and it is so true. There may be a “trick” to help you run faster for one day, but it will probably come at a cost in another area and I’d bet that same “trick” wouldn’t work a day or a week later. As always keep up the great work and I appreciate the content you put out!

[@sameerpct]

QOTD: When a youtube video entitled (e.g.) "How to run a 5km in under 20min" starts off with workouts that require you run at that speed in intervals (e.g. "do 6 x 1000m at 4min"). Nothing to say about building base capacity, slowly improving speed over time. Your observations are certainly true for me - the slow daily grind of 100km (60mi) a week of running is what has been helping me get down to slightly faster paces. Great advice Seth!

[@DanielSmith-mn5wl]

Another once a runner quote that perfectly fits today’s vlog: “What was the secret, they wanted to know; in a thousand different ways they wanted to know The Secret. And not one of them was prepared, truly prepared, to believe that it had not so much to do with chemicals and zippy mental tricks as with that most unprofound and sometimes heart-rending process of removing, molecule by molecule, the very tough rubber that comprised the bottoms of his training shoes. The Trial of Miles; Miles of Trials.”

[@MattShubert]

absolutely love this quote!

[@jasonpaulsonrealtorontheru4745]

Seth, I couldn’t agree more! I ran my first 50K this past weekend and it took me two and half years to get there in my distance running pursuit. Mind you I started running in 1995 as a hurdler!!!

[@victorng1194]

Agree! And i like that you always mentioned you like to listen to your body instead of looking at heart rate or all the data. I am doing just that too right now, i tried low heart rate training but it is too boring for me and i lose the enjoyment of running. Now my watch only show time and distance and i let my body decide how it would like to run that day. I can sense it when i am going too fast which will burn out and will slow back down to the pace i can hold. I have see significant improvement as running 5.20/km pace now felt like the effort to run 5.50/km pace few Months ago. Just continue to turn the door knob and enjoy running and you will see the result eventually!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Patience, like you said Victor. Thanks for chiming in today.

[@Matt_Kraczon]

Pretty solid statement on our society today that you found mostly short cuts and “get quick now” videos. The beautiful part of running is those miles that grow over time and experience, adding exercises and better nutrition to support those mile and miles is key but we should never forget to love those miles for the benefits they provide us.

[@kylehudgins5255]

This is probably the best advice you can get/give as a runner. If you listen to one video on the internet about how to improve as a runner, listen to this one.

[@TheFODRunner]

Brilliant, no guff, just the facts. I started increasing mileage annually so been running for 6 1/2 years now... first year was 10/20 miles, next year was 20/25, 3rd year was 25/30, 4th year was 40 miles, 5th year was 50 miles and now 6th year im 50/60.... suffered minimal injuries, never had a big injury touch wood, just niggles and feel strong. Will keep increasing annually rather than rush it! I've hit 70 miles in the summer for a short period like your over reaching but that was a little experiment!

[@MichaelLoweAttorney]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention strength training. For me, strength work is critical to getting better. IMO, more cowbell isn’t a good enough strategy.

[@backyard1015]

Great tip seth!!! All I have to do is look around at my running friends. The ones that upped their mileage from 1000 miles a year to 1600 miles a year succed in their runs! Enjoy your day!

[@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907]

This is great news Seth because I just plain like to run and increasing my mileage over time is just increasing my fun! I am drawing a blank on this one. I know how to find the really credible people and I can't think of anything I would class as misinformation.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

That is awesome! Love your perspective Ray!

[@leaveyoushaken]

Great advice SJD! Volume and consistency is where its at.

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

Biggest fallacy is people putting so much emphasis on the shoes over training. Next %s won't make a 4:00 marathoner into a 3:00 marathoner but consistent training may do...

[@AlistairLattimore]

Benjamin Pachev ran a half marathon in 1:06 in a pair of Crocs. No amount of fancy shoes, tips or tricks is doing that but consistent hard work.

[@soc2168]

@@AlistairLattimore lmaooo wtf what a legend

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Exactly martin, good one to mention

[@MarcosGarcia-tj2tb]

Wow!!! Work hard is the key i listened to a lot of those vlogs and I always thought something doesn’t click with reality. Thank you Seth.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Absolutely!!

[@asmwilliams]

The title of this video made me roll my eyes, but the content is perfect. Hope this "How to..." video makes its way to the top of the rest of those videos.

[@davidmellor5605]

Absolute FACTS! Endurance sports… only way to get fast is to be in it for the long haul 💪🏻💪🏻 Im a few years into training and just got to trust the process. The splits will come

[@desmondchan9766]

The only shortcut in running is to the couch... years on years of hard work & consistency is what it takes and Seth is the perfect example of that. On the best of days, running rewards you with what you have put in over the years.

[@1man1year150]

QD: Telling people that they should follow a specific rule when we are all different.... One person's 10 percent rule may be anothers ... 17%... or someone elses 6%... we need to remember we are not all the same and cannot progress the same as much as we may want to. Our ages, bodies, and mentality may differ. Some may want to push past that percentage and end up hurting ourselves due to being passionate about a goal, while someone else may be able to actually physically push well past it but doesn't have the actual mental development yet to push down the psychological barrier that would hold someone back. I'm 42 and just started earlier this year... I get extremely passionate about this and so much so to the point where I dealt with a pulled groin injury because "it only hurt a little, i'll be fine" and having to take a slow next few days because I was literally limping, sucked for my mental fortitude.

[@dereklai1234]

I loved that comment from yesterday too. I downloaded the audiobook and plan to listen to it during my run. 🙌🏻

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Woooohooooo, let me know what you think of the book

[@JamesBond-ny3cb]

@@SethJamesDeMoor so you have a book out there on running? If so, how can I purchase it?

[@adamdavis7038]

QD: I know what I'm inviting on this channel which I love, of which I rarely miss an episode, and almost always give a heartfelt like, but here goes... The topic that strikes me as most fallacious is that foam rollers and percussion guns do more good than harm (on average). I definitely could be wrong. I'd be interested in the best arguments for those. Great video today!

[@adamdavis7038]

@@jp05598 I agree they can give relief and/or simply feel good. Additionally, some use them in a 'no pain no gain' way. I understand there may be benefits to either or both of those approaches. But, do they improve running on average?

[@sarahthompson6297]

Nothing has increased my long run endurance as much as starting to swim laps again this year. I've slowly increased from running about 1500 miles a year to at least 2600 miles the last three years (I run slow, so this is a lot of hours of running for me). I joined a gym In April this year so I could start swimming laps again after a 9 year break, and within weeks I noticed improvement at the end of 15-16 mile long runs - normally I'd be tired and feel what I call "long run achy leg feeling", and since I started swimming, I've been doing tempo pace for the last three miles of the long runs and feel great when I finish. I don't know if it's improved lung capacity or what, but as someone who has slowly increased running distance over the last 5-6 years, cross training seems to have had the biggest boost to not feeling tired on a long run. I also drink electrolytes throughout all my runs now, which also helps with preventing muscle aches and pains at the end of longer runs. I guess I never got any of this advice from KZbin - I started swimming because it was missing in my life, and I started overloading on electrolytes when I had to run a virtual marathon on my own and was terrified I would cramp up and be far from my car during the marathon last year. (Electrolytes help me prevent cramping big time.) I'm not saying this will work for everyone or anyone else besides me - I have a ton of health issues that have improved in the last couple of years and I'm still rebuilding fitness, I started swimming again because I really love swimming. I struggle with most KZbin running advice, because based on my own experience, I know we're not all the same and we all have very different needs and reasons why we run, and what works for me will probably not work for everyone else. I hate taking rest days from running because due to my health issues, the more often I get my heart rate up, the better I feel.

[@parys8884]

Man, I just subscribed to your channel. Watching this video and having Phila Marathon in 2 days. I want to break 3hr. But not this time -). Now I know how to get it done over time. Thank you for so great content.

[@habajah5416]

DQ: "Running will damage or ruin your knees." Hear it all the time

[@DanielSmith-mn5wl]

So true, I can’t tell you how many times I get this. Even though recent studies show that smart progressive training (like what Seth does) actually improves cartilage density and strength

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

yup, good one

[@brunooliveira1597]

THE LONELINESS OF THE LONG DISTANCE RUNNER!!!!!

[@joemims9398]

QD: The idea that you have to run a 20-mile long run to run a marathon. I’ve follow the Hanson’s marathon method for about six training blocks and been very happy with peaking at 16 miles, on tired legs, with an 8 mile run the next day. Just saying: there’s no perfect dogma out there. It’s about crushing miles and going out again and again.

[@AaronHonerOfficial]

LOL Great tips I made that video how to run faster without getting tired in one day haha much love man keep making great content!

[@bryanwang9095]

Think you probably should remove that video

[@jacobreesmontgomery]

the first actually good video on this topic

[@JorgeMartinez-qm2tc]

Very simple...like most in life...COnSISTeNCY....jus keep running...and of curse take break when u wanted...relax....dont go crazy...I came back to run at my 50s...Im 56 now...next year my second marathon2...saludos

[@chrisoverbey5937]

For someone who is not a coach and does not try to be, you make a pretty good coach

[@alexisperez6074]

I believe this can be said for any sport really. You want to see improvement in basketball, practice your shooting, drills, knowledge of the game. Everyone wants to be great but no one is willing to put in the hard work.

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

I can relate in the past years that I have been able to be more consistent. I would say in the last 4 years, even though I started running by the end of 2012 to prepare a half marathon in 2013, I used to run especifically only few months before a certain race. It was later that the running bug got me and have become a part of my everyday (5-6 times / week). 2021 has been a good year so far with a PB in marathon distance but eager to try get a new personal in other distances. Let´s keep working in 2022. Cheers!

[@tuliomartino9976]

Hello Seth I agree that volume is very important to run faster. However, for runners that are running a good volume, just increasing the quality of the training will help to increase speed. Sometimes quality over quantity is more important. Also strength work, which you do a lot, is also very important for long distance running and speed.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

yes sir, mentioned that around the 9-10 minute mark,

[@mariaavinafranco8046]

I think we need to make clear that we all understand that in the short term, and I mean short, none lasting term you could find shortcuts to be faster (ex, better form, better breathing, better nutrition), but if I'm hearing you correctly Seth, you're talking about Becoming a fast runner with long lasting results. I for example shaved 30 minutes from my 1st half marathon to my 2nd one by just Making the changes mentioned before but I am still working on my long lasting result that I know i will get with time.. Thanks for making us think!

[@pauldonlan6408]

Great video Seth. It’s important to have (at least) a basic understanding of why running longer helps. “The Training Effect”. The training stimulates the body to adapt , to make tendons, muscles, bones, nervous system, cardiac muscle, venous system, capillary beds, energy systems all stronger/more efficient. This makes running faster for the same effort possible. Every runner should develop their own knowledge of basic/intermediate exercise physiology to aid their training and running, IMHO. 👍👍👏👏

[@TimGrose]

QD: probably no pain no gain so effectively running too hard too often. Some suggested schedules seem to cherry pick the "magic" sessions supposedly done by elites but seem to forget that is the icing on the cake on top of huge aerobic bases.

[@Aj23427]

Absolutely amazing video! Great tips!

[@miketoporowski1161]

Love this one. I just signed up to run my first marathon next May and I am working on increasing volume. Not going to go for speed, just wanting to complete it. Right now at 40KM/Week so hopefully get that volume up.

[@SeeChadRun]

Short Cut to "Run Faster and Longer without Getting Tired": Watch SJD daily! You will instantly be motivated to 'turn that door knob' and become your best self!

[@WayeOfLife]

QOD.. "you get slower as you get older".. that really bugs me. Yes, it is indeed a limiting factor. But it is just one of many factors. Unless you are 100% at your optimum then there are things you can do to get faster as you get older. Diet, structured training, fitness, recovery. All these things impact your speed. At the age of 54 I am still chasing PBs. I am still chasing improvements. I'm game week going to get that PB next year at Rotterdam marathon

[@TimGrose]

I am 54 too and almost at 55. My PBs are now way out of reach as been doing this for about 40 years now but I can always try and be faster than say last year or the year before etc etc More importantly perhaps just nice to run at all these days and when I do race feel have done as well as I could have on the day.

[@WayeOfLife]

@@TimGrose yep. I think it all depends on how close you were to your optimum. Perhaps it is better to say we shouldn't stop striving for goals as we get older?

[@TimGrose]

@@WayeOfLife I still have goals but ones that have some chance of still doing like a sub 3 marathon. PB would be minute a mile faster etc etc

[@joeldavidwallace]

This is very encouraging to me, SJD - many thanks.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Patience Joel indeed. Onward we go

[@davidmorgan9138]

Seth, love the shoe and family videos - but I learned the most about how to be a better runner from this video - thank you - thank you

[@StoneRunning23]

Hi Seth! Will be 58 this year.. true and true, and it doesn't have to be in huge increments. Between 2020 to 2022; miles went from right at 1000 to 1097.. my HM went from 2:10 and last weekend (Vero Beach) PR 1:58!!! So in my case, increased mileage, and following a training plan AND a race strategy. I have a two more races lined up, but I am mentally preparing myself that I may not see such a PR.. and I'll be OK with that! Thanks!!

[@katrinaalison2511]

QOD: The number one running fallacy I see on KZbin is that you need to be training for something, or wanting to get faster. As much as it is fun to have goals, or want to run faster it is not necessary to running. If you want to run for the pure joy of running and you don't feel the need to race, or have peak distances, that is 100% more than okay! Running for the joy of running is enough in itself if that is what you want to do!

[@RH-jd3ft]

I agree with you Katrina!

[@dennisrainwaterii7731]

Spot on Seth. Great job as usual.

[@HowardJungrun]

Amen! No short cut!

[@terciosantana4697]

QD: a few, but the one that stands out to me is that you MUST eat before running. that is just crazy. i mean, you just need to look at nature and see that there isn't any creature that makes any physical exertion after feeding. on the other hand, see an animal hunting its food, I'm sure it didn't consume bananas, whey protein or any other type of pre-workout food. there is a lot to learn just by looking at nature.

[@mattloughman]

Seth, you’ve brought up Arthur Lydiard a number of times. Where would you start if you want to study Lydiard? Maybe a future pod episode?

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

I'll try and make a vlog on him soon Matthew, thanks for the idea

[@robciervo]

I've seen recently a lot of videos about how runners should train for long runs at 50% of max HR. Not sure where this is coming from but if you're 40 years old for instance that means somehow actually running and your HR not getting over 90 beats a minute. Literally that is like a medium walk pace. Paces for training should really be based on your mile time and go from there if you are looking to run faster. Training your body to run at 12:00 minute mile pace when you can run a 7:00 mile for instance is doing nothing but making you slower. As a former DI assistant coach we never took anyone's HR rate ever. We would tell runners to run at a pace where they can still converse with their teammates for easy runs and back then no one had watches let alone GPS watches with paces. Slow jogs at something like 10:00 pace would be for nothing longer than 400 meters as a rest in between hard intervals (400s, 600s, 800s, mile repeats, etc).

[@DanRuns]

I’m looking forward to many more years of running. I feel like I’ve just got started

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yes you do! When did you start running Dan!?

[@DanRuns]

@@SethJamesDeMoor April 2018 it all began with my first marathon quest. I documented the first early days and I’m pleased that I did!

[@grantmckay7014]

It is not about hard work. It is about a lot of easy work. Unless you make the work easy enough, you can't do enough of it.

[@abhishekkumarsahu2658]

Great points. Video Of The Day !! What should be an ideal diet to maintain "body weight" especially for long runners?

[@alyxandrasherwood1176]

I didn't master the half marathon distance until I started training for the marathon distance. Need to put in the work.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Wow, great insight!

[@justindepierro]

QD: I see a lot of cookie cutter workout structures that have been ripped out of a text book but never put into the context of the individual runners life or skill sets. Things that don't take into account work, stress, fitness level, race schedule, training age... etc. People that say you must do X, Y and Z to run this time, and it is so clear there's many ways to get the job done to fit each athletes individual needs.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Good one Justin! Thanks for chiming in

[@Ruben-ol2tc]

I'm missing one Seth 9. Keep motivated, join DGR! (or anything else that keeps you motivated ofc :) )

[@michaeleaton6249]

Thanks for an informative video. Do you have any videos on building the aerobic engine? Thanks!

[@drmdmd1]

Hey can you do a video on the beep test and what shoes would be good for it, and how to prepare for the beep test

[@paulw9105]

Hi Seth, brilliant vlog and amazing information... next year I take on a 100km Mountain Charity Run for my local Mountain Rescue Team, its will see me climb approx 5000m, some of the highest peaks in North Wales, UK including Snowdon... this video has helped alot as right now I'm looking for ways to get fitter on the hills faster... BUT really there is only one thing, time on my feet in the hills... its gonna hurt, buts it pain cave time...thanks so much Seth, love the videos... huge fan, from Paul, DGR strong baby!!!

[@rsts32]

Seth spitting facts as usual 👏👏👏

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks for tuning in

[@jimsandor3321]

What do you think about 80/20 training for intermediate/ older runners? I just started it and think it may be a good way to train and stay healthy.

[@skater833]

Hi Seth - What is your take on cross training as a substitute to help offset some of the "high volume running"? Not to talk too much about myself (but to provide some context), I'm 40 years old, have ran a 4:55 mile in the past year, several low 16-min 5Ks, and a couple sub 1:25 half marathons. While these times aren't amazing, I never run more than ~20 miles a week. In fact, up until recently, I've been averaging around 15 miles per week. Most of my volume comes via cycling to help minimize wear and tear on my legs. However, I'm actually considering doing a marathon in January (and trying to qualify for Boston), which would be quite a jump from my longest run in many, many years. I'm just curious to hear your thoughts on the kind of increase in mileage I should strive for. Again, I can pretty easily do a half in 1:23 or 1:24 with 15 or 20 miles/week running. I know a January marathon doesn't give me much time, but hey, sometimes you have to squeeze goals in when you can. Thanks

[@staceydiekman9716]

“Little by little, one travels far.” The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien

[@kareno7441]

I think Jason Fitzgerald mentioned the “run more” concept in his Strength Running video, How to run Faster.

[@JocheRmz]

5:47 that is why I love this sport, pure patience

[@jamesprivate9832]

The "it takes a decade" comment is pretty depressing for anyone over their early 20s. If you assume most people aren't hitting PRs in their 40s, then it follows that that "decade" needs to start in at least your mid-20s so that you have your mid-30s to smash some marathon PRs. Enter someone like me (same age as you), with no running background at all and an average level of fitness. I took the not-so-calculated risk of increasing mileage to about 60/week over the course of a couple of months. Been running now for 9 months and so far so good. Aiming for a BQ in May 2022. I've definitely increased my likelihood of getting injured, but since the alternative was to wait until I'm 45, I decided to take the risk. I try to mitigate that risk by using all those time-tested principles of good running (easy days easy, strength train, cross-train, rest days, etc.), but it's definitely risky.

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

Great advice, but know there are plenty of us out there who push doing things the right way to keep healthy and safe in their long distance journey.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Care to elaborate on "things" : ) Thanks for chiming in as always

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

@@SethJamesDeMoor agreeing with you, “things” would be there are no short cuts to building a base, and getting fast…especially for those new to running. Now there are form improvements and training plan improvements that can help with “getting faster” but the in the spirit of doing the right thing the right way…volume over time is the best for staying healthy.

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

I am speaking about MY channel over the last 6 years and what I have said and say to people new to running and or folks transitioning into ultra distances….take your time, build volume over time and take care of your body.

[@andrewoler1]

Hi Seth, I’m having difficulty translating this into something practical for me. For example, when you say “increase volume over quarters,” is there a specific percentage from quarter to quarter that you recommend? You mentioned an example of running 20mi/wk in one quarter and then 3 months later running 30-35 miles. If you’re running 20 miles/wk for 3 months and then when you reach quarter 2 you jump up to 30 miles/wk, that’s a 50% jump in volume, which seems like it would lead to injury. Maybe you mean the *average* over the quarter would be 20mi/wk and then the next quarter average is 30-35mi/wk, but you’re actually gradually increasing week by week? If so, what is the benefit of measuring the average by quarter, unless there is a certain percentage that works better for quarters than for week to week increases? I’ve heard of 10% increase week to week; do you have a recommendation from quarter to quarter? Thanks! Love the vlog.

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Great stuff, watch out Killian I’m coming for you in 10yrs….Haha 😉 I must say this was very intuitive for a holistic approach at running. Thanks Seth

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks for tuning in Micahel!

[@Trailrunner1978]

Increasing volume is the most important factor in getting better in any sport. And higher volume is the clearest sign of an advanced trainee.

[@Aubfred89]

Hi Seth! Good morning. Afternoon here in South Africa. I am trying to come up with 2022 racing calendar and see how can align my training with goal races. My challenge is in gauging running potential and capability. Are you able to outline what is the best approach to assess what a marathon or ultra race potential can be. One has asked that I train from the bottom up (start with shorter distances and get endurance later in the year) Tis would mean can only race Marathons second half of the year.

[@Lafaramesh2.0]

I can run faster without getting tired after watching ALL of your KZbin videos in my DREAM..

[@osmirod1]

I liked that editing at 2:20

[@cameronsmith1230]

2:12 is definitely a mood

[@Burps___]

I think Jason Fitzgerald on “Strength Running” channel emphasized to run faster, must run longer distances, Seth. Volume. Just like you, he’s experienced and knows the “secret sauce”. Thanks 🏃‍♂️

[@tomylee]

I do not agree. I have run not more over the past years but I get faster. The key is to run consistent.