All Things Endurance Episode 58: What Amateur Ultrarunners Can Learn from Elite Ultrarunners

In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with renowned ultrarunning coach Jason Koop. Jason is the head ultrarunning coach for Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), the author of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning (editions 1 and 2) and the author of the UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification. Rick and Jason chat about what amateur ultrarunners can learn from the elites, key considerations and training modifications, and what things elite ultrarunners do that amateurs should not try to emulate.          Below are the specific areas that Rick and Jason chat about during this episode:         Could you tell our listeners a bit more about you? You have a long history of working with elite ultrarunners. Aside from their unique physiology, what are some other ways elite ultrarunners differ from amateur ultrarunners? There are often catchy headlines out there, such as “Train Like a Pro.” Overall, and with respect to ultrarunning, is this good advice? Do you find that a lot of amateur ultrarunners believe the “right” training strategy is to emulate that of a pro, but reduce the volume and/or intensity? What are some areas of training that amateur ultrarunners can benefit from learning from the pros? Conversely, are there any areas of training that amateur ultrarunners should avoid or drastically modify when following a pro’s program/training method? To learn more about Jason Koop and his coaching business, please visit: www.jasonkoop.com and www.trainright.com For $75 off a UESCA certification, use code ATE75