Let's Talk About Strength Training - Training Diaries // Ep 02

[@sathyakeerthi]

It would be great to hear about your pre- and post- run nutrition for your long runs.

[@raphaelkinney]

I second this! Curious what the diet looks like during the in between periods of running and exercising could be super useful!

[@littleanina1]

Yes - so interested in nutrition during training in general😊

[@freyawpunkt3581]

I’d love to hear what your nutrition is like, not only for nutrition on the run but also throughout the day!

[@Afrahr]

Enjoyed the beautiful scene intermixed with the knowledge sharing

[@emma-eventing]

so much good info here. i know a lot of this isn't exactly *new* and that decades of research has gone into this subject... but you have a great way of describing things in a way that just makes sense. the focus on injury prevention is so important and imo often undervalued or ignored.

[@UltraDad]

Thanks Jeff! That is exactly what I needed. It has been a long time since I have done any strength training, and I have actually never incorporated it into my running program. This will give me a great place to start! Greatly appreciate the shout out!

[@OlyaLearns]

It is a really great idea to have this new training series! Thank you!

[@debasishsen9397]

Good luck n all the best. 👍🙏

[@paulkim1384]

Awesome 👍 and very well done Jeff!! You're focused and motivated and that's a great ingredient for fun and improvement. Also love the relaxing jazz tunes 🎵🎶 with birds chirping on the background. Cheers from Italy, pk 😊

[@trevfit]

Would love a long video of those scenic runs spliced together. Great background while I'm working and mesmerizing to watch.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I was doing similar weekly kms as you and you are spot on, glutes got underdeveloped, hamstrings over and my body hardened like a rock. It has taken a year and a half of multiple hour daily yoga to fix my seized up body. Finally released my IT Band for good 3 days ago.

[@diegogafster]

You are my role model. Thanks for your sharing

[@mountfairweather]

Circuit 8, demo forest, fisherman's trail 🤙👌💕

[@swimax26]

2 minutes in and jeff keep up the LOFI. I love it

[@ifonly4486]

Used to do all the classic strength workouts ( squat lunges and so on ). Now i only do the one workout which is a kettlebell single arm swing. The key is to go heavy. My whole posterior chain and my core have turned into steel and running related injuries are a thing i can't even remember......And my glutes are constantly firing even when i'm lying down !!!!

[@silverdesk72]

I’m really enjoying this series. Looking forward to what comes.

[@SeeChadRun]

What a beautiful route! Hmm... Now I need to come up with a great question ;-) Why (and when) did you start your running KZbin channel?

[@patricelemay1190]

Beautiful images 💚 l’m watching your vid while preping my cross-country skis for an after noon outing in the lanaudière mountains , nothing better than gliding on snow while the sun warms your back and soul , different ways of moving in nature but same love of being outside ❄⛷🌞🌲🌲🌳🏃‍♂️🌞 , oh and stellar work as always , very clear and articulate ! 🔥😎👍

[@SendingStache]

Those trails look so beautiful!

[@michaelpapadopoulos4957]

Hi Jeff. I would like a mention to the "easiness"of the easy runs. I saw at your Strava some unexpected paces and you seem to confirm that easy should be really easy. But what about the "how easy", what about "how often" and also "how fast" for distance runners. What's your approach? Thanks for the very professional work.

[@jonbird6983]

Stunning trail. Loving the insights into your training.

[@kelseydemmings7346]

I would love to see what you do for nutrition throughout the week.

[@lizusedon9237]

Good luck on your weekend long run! 🙌🙌

[@TrailingSolo]

Can you do a video on best stretching practices before or after running ? What would you recommend? Daily routines?

[@yannickthemagnific]

Excellent soundtrack!

[@EverythingWasGreat]

Nice vlog and looking forward for more.

[@eitanseindlis2337]

Very important information Thankx!! I will add to the list the sled pull/push workout and a some variation of single leg squat scaled as nedded

[@channelnk]

Great video Jeff! I would like you to post a video series about things to consider while choosing a running accessory. Like the one you did for GPS watches, please do similar ones for shoes, etc. Will be super helpful.

[@CarlosCandelaria]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing, learning and comparing notes. As I have a big event next weekend (I know too late to make changes, but everyday it is a learning opportunity)

[@bjohnson7024]

Would love to see a video that gives some info on your recovery techniques. Are you foam rolling? stretching? massage bar? how often ect ect

[@JeffPelletier]

Great idea for a future episode!

[@sebastianmoreoferrall9949]

Hi Jeff, do you ever run with full race kit on long runs to simulate race conditions? I've got my first 100k race coming up in May and the mandatory kit is over 4kg! Curious to hear if you find use in training like this or not!

[@flipco31]

Since lots of people are asking about nutrition, I have quite a specific question! Do you continue running when you eat on your long runs, or stop for a minute? I ran my first trail marathon on Saturday, and was surprised that nobody else around me seemed to need to stop and walk, as I've found my stomach can't handle it if I try to eat while bouncing up and down!

[@JeffPelletier]

I typically keep moving when I eat. It’s actually something you need to ‘practice’ and train your stomach for to a degree.

[@justinjames2323]

I never knew about that Seymour trail/path. Great video I'm going to check it out his weekend! Hope it's dog friendly, 🌲🐕🌲

[@JeffPelletier]

Unfortunately, I don’t think they allow dogs in the LSCR. 😕

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Thanks Jeff

[@lacroquetarecords]

Question for posible next video: have you mixed yoga in your non running days? Have you tried it? Is it good? Super uselful these videos jeff thanks. Should start building strenght too, i Always neglect that aspect !

[@kevinf9131]

Great information.

[@ChrstphrWlk]

Great video thank you

[@diegocreates2476]

Thanks for the info Jeff! I lived in Vancouver 2015 thru 2018 and seeing it again in your videos make me miss it so much! Seymour valley is always gorgeous. I was wondering, have you read Jason Koop's "Training essentials for ultrarunning"? He seems to make a point that strength training won't make you a better runner as much as just running does. I do like your point about strengthening parts of the bodies that might be weak as a way to prevent injuries though. I've been doing a lot of that after injury and working with a PT. Thanks for sharing your view.

[@JeffPelletier]

I haven’t that yet, but I’ve heard it mentioned quite a few times so I’ll have to pick it up!

[@bricelosseau5169]

Hi Jeff, another super interesting video! I have a question about mental preparation. I love running without a training schedule. I take more pleasure in running "to the sensations". How do you maintain rigor and motivation throughout your preparation?

[@livewire1957239]

Never thought of counting calories for a long run! I just kind of wing it. I'll start paying attention to it and see if it correlates with how I feel at the end of a long run and use that to guide how much I fuel. Just tricky to estimate calories for non-packaged foods (I like to eat raisins for fuelling, especially in the first half of a long run when my stomach still tolerates them, but obviously no two raisins are created equal in terms of calories). Do you ever do fasted long runs? I know it's a contentious topic 😀

[@JeffPelletier]

I don’t do fasted long runs, no. Probably good in moderation, but keep in mind that even the elites do them sparingly.

[@ildikopeter7850]

Will you show your strength training in the videos, or will you stay with just the written notes? I don't quite know what those exercises stand for (not native english), so it'd be helpful and great to see visuals of the strength training. Ps. 350ml of water for 3,5h run! Wow! You must be very dehydrated after your run. It hinders recovery as well, i think!

[@tanistetreau]

Love your channel Jeff, coming from snowy cold Edmonton your videos are so beautiful! I second the nutrition questions, not just on runs but how you eat regularly to support this lifestyle?

[@celo101]

Love these series, thanks for sharing. The scenery around your area is just stunning, those trails and peaks "just" outside your door. I'm in Europe but thinking really hard about spending some time in the future in the BC area to enjoy a bit of biking/running! Q:. Do you actually encounter much wildlife, and eventually run with a "bear bell"? Ran in QC a few years ago in summer and I was told to carry one at the time in some areas. Keep up the great work and all the best with your training!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Cedric! We’re very lucky to have such untamed wilderness so close to our doorstep. I don’t run with a bear bell, but I do carry bear spray when in grizzly country. You can learn more about bear safety here in BC in this video I published last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2axoaB9d8mBoKM

[@celo101]

@@JeffPelletier Thanks Jeff, very informative video. Bear sightings around here (french Pyrenees) are quite rare, even in summer season when the trails are packed. Sprays happen to be quite useful with the odd crazy dog though...

[@christiannadeau6687]

Do you change your outside training day if weather is not good?

[@francescoghilotti5671]

Hey Jeff! Great new series and nice tips! Question: do you use a HR Monitor (chest strap) to determine your rhythm or do you keep a pace you know you’re comfortable at without a specific focus on heart rate?

[@phillipgrigg5138]

I want to to ask people what they find the main benefits of strength training to be endurance, speed, reducing leg fatigue, ect?

[@vivekagarwal9653]

Hi Jeff, I have following you since I came across of your Annapurna Circuit video. My question is how do you manage your social outings - work and personal both when you have such training plans in place. You must be sleeping early / on time and everything. I am preparing for my first half marathon this year in October and this causes me problems. Probably bad management.

[@JeffPelletier]

Social outings? What are those? 😅Admittedly, my social life mainly revolves around my running circle, and we definitely don’t go out as much as we once did. So I’d say it’s just a matter of prioritizing.

[@vivekagarwal9653]

Thanks for the revert.

[@alexl8294]

Hi Jeff, I'd be curious to know how you dress for the weather in North Van for these long runs - I've lived here for just about a year now and still struggle with it! As a side note, was the LSCR snow/ice free? I tried to run it a few weeks ago and it was still quite icy (much like the trail to Norvan Falls), so I've been sticking to out-and-backs on Fisherman's instead. Thanks!

[@JeffPelletier]

Totally snow and ice free!

[@marjorieparenteau-thibault5806]

Crazy question. When are you starting to carry bear spray during your runs ? Is it the time of the year? I'm going to squamish for some backcountry spring adventures and running also around 1st of April and I was wondering if that was something I was suppose to think about ! Thanks

[@JeffPelletier]

I never carry bear spray for black bears, only in grizzly country. So that means never on the north shore and sparingly in Squamish. The one area I’m particularly careful in is around Sigurd creek/lake area where there are known grizzly dens.

[@mikehenrick8407]

200 kcal an HR seems really low. I feel much better at nearly double that - usually through adding malto dextrin and Gatorade powder to my bottles. You can easily mix up 300+ kcal per bottle and digest it easily. I no longer feel hungry at the end of long days. Also makes for a good recovery drink with a protein source.

[@JeffPelletier]

Yea, my target is usually closer to 250/hour.

[@ericburton3904]

Hi Jeff, I am just wondering how many calories should somebody be taking in per hour while out on the trails?

[@JeffPelletier]

I’ll talk more about this in a future episode, but in the meantime I’d recommend watching this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGnmHlmndSCnsU

[@rafaelhidalgo]

Great stuff Jeff. How do you balance work, life and sport?

[@JeffPelletier]

That would make for a great episode, thanks!

[@rafaelhidalgo]

@@JeffPelletier awesome! I attempted to share some tips for parents going Ultra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oniQeXeAYq99lck

[@cecichinabertola2191]

Hi Jeff, What selfie stick do you use? Thanks

[@JeffPelletier]

Most of that footage was filmed on the Insta360 with the standard 120 cm stick.

[@cillianryan1585]

You doing the Atacama as well this year Jeff?

[@JeffPelletier]

Unfortunately, not this year. I’ll be in Europe for UTMB. But hopefully one day!

[@alysonstone3124]

What shoes are you running in? Are those Sense Pro's??

[@JeffPelletier]

They are! I stockpiled a few pairs before they were discontinued 😀

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