Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to the final build week before I hit taper mode for an upcoming marathon-distance long run (no race bib required!). This week brought a 20-mile treadmill session that most runners dread—but I don’t mind at all. Why? It’s a masterclass in controlled pacing and mental fortitude. 💪
In this episode, I’m recapping:
🔥 My long run on the treadmill (and why I actually like it)
💥 The strength training fail that left me sore
🧠 Why mental training matters for long-distance runs
🎯 Accepting that speed may not be in the cards—but ease and joy are
🌧️ Planning my marathon-distance route (maybe indoors if it rains)
🎒 Sneak peek at my upcoming gear reviews using my custom rating scale
🛌 A look ahead at the 35- and 50-milers I’m training for—including an overnight trail run with a friend!
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💬 Got a question about training, gear, or mental prep? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear from you.
👍 Like this video if you’ve ever trained through the chaos.
🔔 Subscribe to follow along with the journey to ultra-distance freedom.
#TaperTime #EnduranceTraining #MarathonTraining #NonJogging #TreadmillRunning #Ultrarunner #RunYourWay #GearReviewComing #MentalEndurance #SlowIsStillStrong #RunningMotivation #TrainingRecap
Welcome to the final build week before I hit taper mode for an upcoming marathon-distance long run (no race bib required!). This week brought a 20-mile treadmill session that most runners dread—but I don’t mind at all. Why? It’s a masterclass in controlled pacing and mental fortitude. 💪
In this episode, I’m recapping:
🔥 My long run on the treadmill (and why I actually like it)
💥 The strength training fail that left me sore
🧠 Why mental training matters for long-distance runs
🎯 Accepting that speed may not be in the cards—but ease and joy are
🌧️ Planning my marathon-distance route (maybe indoors if it rains)
🎒 Sneak peek at my upcoming gear reviews using my custom rating scale
🛌 A look ahead at the 35- and 50-milers I’m training for—including an overnight trail run with a friend!
⸻
💬 Got a question about training, gear, or mental prep? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear from you.
👍 Like this video if you’ve ever trained through the chaos.
🔔 Subscribe to follow along with the journey to ultra-distance freedom.
#TaperTime #EnduranceTraining #MarathonTraining #NonJogging #TreadmillRunning #Ultrarunner #RunYourWay #GearReviewComing #MentalEndurance #SlowIsStillStrong #RunningMotivation #TrainingRecap
