6 Running Mistakes That Derail Runners

[@Sawdy16]

I've found it is so important to fully appreciate a rest day and not try to fill it with difficult cross-training. Also ensure you take rest when your body needs it and not necessarily when you have scheduled it into your plan.

[@caspianayaan1502]

Instablaster...

[@Orangeappleproductions]

1. Running through pain 2. Thinming yourself as a runner only, you are an athlete!! 3. Going too hard on your easy runs Ask yourself: Is it conversational? Is it comfortable? Are you in control? 4. Don't always 100% follow your training plan (too rigid) 5. Do not just run one particular event 6. Leading an inactive lifestyle outside running

[@nikitaw1982]

#6 that's me.

[@000retaliate]

Thanks. I have no idea why people who post these number list videos fail to exclude this simple information with time stamps. Then they of course want you to like and follow after they wasted x number of minutes of your time. I'm starting to unfollow and unsubscribe to anyone who does this. Most often I'm finding out I'm not missing out on content compared to the others.

[@alexh4240]

My pre race anxiety made me forget to write down points from the video lol thanks for putting it in the comments

[@jackwright3098]

@@000retaliate Sounds like you've really suffered from this free content.

[@marielledevaal6029]

My most common mistakes are running my easy runs to hard and keep pushing the distance without a break giving me shin splints in the beginning. And i still run almost primarily so i signed up for a gym and will do more mobility work once a week and mix up other activities. Thank you for the video it's a good reminder!

[@cpruns4501]

For me (and I know this isn't for everyone) but pre stretching. If I hit the trails (or even a 3-4K run) with zero stretching it's game over for me. I need to give a good 3-5 minute stretch before I go out. Just get things loosened up.

[@Kelly_Ben]

An athlete that specializes in running. I love that! Thanks for another informative video! My most common mistake is not having a 'next' goal race already scheduled before I finish 'this goal race. A few days rest turns into a few weeks or even months, and I never really get to experience long term gains. So I signed up for my first ultra this Nov, and am planning a 2022 vacation around a skyrace in Scotland. No more slacking! Lol

[@jdddyyy1]

My only problem is sometimes my form goes wonky when i run too easily and it feels better to speed up

[@miked2205]

Possibly a strength issue? Strength brings control.

[@brandonbarrow9115]

I had this same issue for a while but our bodies adapt to it and become more efficient the more we do it. I started running in zone 2 on my easy days and found I had to runabout 2 minutes a mile slower than I had in the past. My form felt awful. I’ve done it for about a month and now it actually feels good and my form has improved considerably. In just a month I’ve noticed a considerable increase in my fitnesses by running in zone 2 for ~80% of my runs.

[@TheVikingquest]

@@brandonbarrow9115 doing the same now - i found that my easy running was really zone 3 low. By doing zone 2 i have felt much better, more energized and much less sore. The extremely slow pace though - i hope u right, that u develop better economy. I do 80-90% easy now. I run 35 to 50 km a week. I really do avoid hard running though. Will implement more trail running. Hill or intervals no thanks. Too old for that sxxx.

[@jawman311]

Thanks for the tips! One mistake I made was not enough electrolytes. I sweat a ton, and would often get headaches after my run until I started to make sure I was hydrated + getting electrolytes

[@KC-zy5jy]

What supplement do you use?

[@jawman311]

@@KC-zy5jy Before I go on a run, or sometimes after, I take an electrolyte capsule. The one I use is called Maximum Keto Electrolytes that I got from Amazon for about $.15 per capsule.

[@tj7636]

@@jawman311 I made the same mistake during a trail half marathon. Worst cramps in my hamstrings I've ever experienced! Literally just froze in place on the trail from the pain.

[@jackwright3098]

@@tj7636 It's actually not 100% agreed upon that dehydration causes cramps. Just something to look into.

[@franciscacleidesoaresbarbo3046]

That's good tips. I look up to every video you release.

[@seanhoover1993]

Why is it that on my easy runs I feel like I can run much faster, but on my faster run days I feel as though I have no energy at all? Great tips as always.

[@okantichrist]

Sean Hoover Because you’re doing it right.Give yourself a pat on the back 👍🏻

[@tmcowley]

biggest mistakes: - not using running socks (cotton = blisters for me) - running through pain and changing form (messes up other things) - changing running shoe drops and foam types too quickly - not supplementing (joints etc.) in first few years of running - not progressively overloading, got too complacent and never grew - not stretching and doing cross fit

[@Youtubeduude]

On your first point about pain, i think an important distinction many newer runners don’t know is between soreness/fatigue and pain. Of course in the middle of a training cycle/the day after a tough workout your legs will lag, but actual pain from training alone is not normal. Learning this difference is HUGE for preventing injury

[@phl0w666]

I don't think this is particular to new runners but anyone who spent most of their lives inactive trying to lead a more healthy life. They simply lack the body awareness to tell apart soreness from a lingering injury.

[@trenbolone007]

You my friend, now have a spanking new subscriber. Very informative content you put out. Look forward to future content.

[@Teddy_J]

New videos have been great. Keep up the good work!

[@JasonFitzgerald]

Thanks!

[@ethanddog31]

I have made huge gains thanks to this channel! I have hit 90 mile weeks this year. I’m 41 and improving every day.

[@snakey973]

Yep, running through pain is a bad idea. I developed inner knee pain over the winter and attempted to run through it - it turned out to be hamstring tendonosis and now it seems to be something I cant get rid of

[@johnogaage]

Enjoyed the outside filming and of course the 6 advises👍💪🏃🏻‍♂️

[@LXYONG]

Thanks for the video, Jason. How about diet mistakes?

[@JasonFitzgerald]

We have a lot more on diet in our nutrition series at strengthrunning.com/nutrition/

[@LXYONG]

@@JasonFitzgerald thanks! I'll check it out. 😊

[@JoeLeone636]

Odd question but is that Coach Nate and his dog from the run experience behind you @ 0:34 seconds into the video?! If not it's an uncanny resemblance :)

[@gregpirtle5532]

I only watch to hear the geese...

[@JohnDoe-zx6is]

Me too

[@Rain-Dirt]

However I stretch, I always have pain on the chins when I start running, but it goes away as I move along. I've just started plyometrics in the hope to improve that part.

[@bboy6surme]

Thanks Jason as usuall very usefull content ! Could you tell me how long does it take for a workout to kick in for an average athlete?

[@JasonFitzgerald]

That's a great question. Generally, it takes about 2-3 weeks to recover from and adapt to most workouts. But it's more about the total training effect than a single workout.

[@imonbora9271]

Thanks 👍

[@jameschaves5723]

Brilliant!!! With no Boston, I’ve run the mile, 5K. 10K and half

[@McMeatBag]

That email guy could've been me, but I'm dumb and ran through it. Now here I am re-starting from 0 with a run/ walk program to try and avoid re-injury. It sucks and I really don't recommend it. Also, keep in that strength training; particularly in your problem areas. Never again will I stop training my calves.

[@yontenrapgey9769]

I love your videos!! Please keep it up 👍🏽 I am a beginner so these videos are my guide!!!

[@AlfredDsouza13]

Wanted to know how to avoid blister..

[@michaels58]

I guess the mistake I have made is not stretching. I am dealing with achilles issues in both feet. I have haglund bumps, but I stopped doing calf stretches before running, just doing leg swings and hip drills. I had been running for about 7 months straight no issues, during that time I had been doing some calf stretches prior to running and that is the only difference I can think of. After 3 weeks one achilles is now completely pain free, the other is probably 95%. BTW I stopped the calf stretches because I read or KZbin video that said doing that when legs are cold can do harm. So I switched to just dynamic.

[@Stardog32]

Have you tried calf raises? I do them now on a stair and my achilles is bothering me less, I've heard strengthening the calf/achilles is more important than stretching

[@michaels58]

​@@Stardog32 I have been doing them for my rehab. And I probably should have been doing them as part of my warmup. One foot wasn't as bad and is fine and I continue to do calf raises on slant board to strengthen. On the other foot/leg, the achilles pain appears to be insertional tendonitis, right at the heal bone (calcaneus). As it has healed I have advanced to calf raises from a flat surface but not from stairs or my slant board as that only aggravates it. It's almost there, ready for slant board, then I'll jump some rope maybe and then start running again in next couple weeks. Calf raises and other calf work will become a much more regular part of my routine going forward. What I have learned if you want to run and not get hurt, at least at 50, is it requires much more time than just the time you spend running.

[@JasonFitzgerald]

Stretching isn't too helpful for most things. I'd focus more on strengthening

[@JasonFitzgerald]

@@michaels58 And calf *raises* can actually be harmful! We have a formal treatment protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy in our prevention program at strengthrunning.com/injury-prevention-program/

[@danielfarrugia3884]

Oh hello!

[@maxpowder700]

How about wearing 20lbs weighted vest while running? Is it advisable?

[@ildootch]

No, it's not advisable. Your body and the relevant muscles didn't develop over your life to carry 20 lbs extra. You will almost inevitably get hurt. If this is really what you want to get to, start low and build up very slowly. Also work your legs, joints, support muscles, as they will take an absolute beating.

[@mikedickerson3944]

Big mistake: doing a threshold run in new shoes with a dramatically different stack/drop than you’re used to.

[@Moneyalmenial]

Been there!

[@talivaldisozols1649]

“You are not just a runner, you are an athlete. That means you...” goes on to list a bunch of things I’m completely unfamiliar with... Yeah, pretty sure I’m just a runner 😕

[@mitchelljack1590]

I feel guilty af when I have a day off

[@lari5km51]

Not enough training before an event!

[@RedPilled100]

🙂

[@AlfredDsouza13]

Little pain is there after work out 🏋🚴💪

[@activelivingchallenger4298]

Oddly my issue is I always run easy. I’ve been telling myself I’m only doing this to build mileage as a beginner runner but it’s already been a year. I’m not pushing myself enough. It’s embarrassing to say I’ve only done strides for speedwork.

[@JasonFitzgerald]

Happy to help you with a training plan that will help you move out from only running easy!

[@activelivingchallenger4298]

@@JasonFitzgerald thanks but I want to try figuring this out myself. Else it'd be like that time I joined my friend at the gym and let him do all the work for months :)

[@JasonFitzgerald]

@@activelivingchallenger4298 That... is not a good analogy...

[@activelivingchallenger4298]

Jason Fitzgerald I’m sorry I couldn’t give a better analogy :)

[@kingal89]

Why is that an issue? You are doing what most beginners fail to do. It is ALWAYS better to run too easy than too hard since majority of runners run too hard too often too soon. All you need to do is incorporate 1 speed day per week and 1 long run per week and keep everything else similar and you will see gains for sure in speed and endurance. If you are running 3-5 miles easy every workout for 5 days a week you will simply plateau. So...your issue isn't an issue. Pick a goal. Download a training plan and start focused training. Otherwise just run for fun but it sounds like you want to actually improve lol

[@Insolation1]

Measuring your performance is the worst thing you can do; how far did I run, how fast did I run. Christ get a life.