Form and cadence are crucial, no doubt about it. But let's be real, most of us already know that. What I think is often overlooked is simply not doing too much too soon. Don't try to cram in 20 miles when you're only used to 10. Gradual progression is key. And yeah, rest days are important, but they're not a substitute for proper training and preparation.
I've done altitude training before and it's a double-edged sword. Yeah, the increased red blood cell count is real, but it's not a guarantee of success. You still need to put in the work and focus on your overall training. Don't rely solely on the altitude to get you to the finish line. That being said, if you're already training at altitude, you might as well take advantage of it. Just don't expect it to be a magic bullet.
Night splints are a band-aid solution. You need to address the root cause of your PF, which is probably your weak ankles and poor running form. Strengthen your ankles and focus on midfoot striking, then you can ditch the night splints.
Mortal runners? You mean joggers, right?
Who cares about Team GB? I want to know how the actual athletes performed, not some arbitrary country's medal count.
Inspirational stories are cool and all, but let's not forget the actual elites who put in the real work.
10 seconds? That's cute. I've done harder 100m repeats in practice. Dude's got heart, but let's not pretend he's a real contender. Still, rootin' for the underdog.
Fewer injuries? You're probably just running less mileage, lol.
It's overhyped. I've been heel striking my whole life and I'm still crushing it. Focus on your form and strength, not some trendy foot strike nonsense.
Read 'Once a Runner' by John L. Parker Jr. It's the only running book that doesn't suck.
Motivation is for amateurs. If you're not getting faster, you're not pushing yourself hard enough. I don't run for 'enjoyment', I run to win. If you're just going through the motions, maybe you shouldn't be running at all.
Poster girls sell tickets, get over it.
Exactly! It's like they think we're all just casual joggers who need a motivational speech. I want to see a doc that dives deep into the science behind elite training, not some amateur's 'inspirational' journey. Anything less is just clickbait.