6 Essential Lessons on Serious Running: Elevating from 0 to Over 100 Monthly Miles
The short answer
Jerred went from running essentially zero miles per month to more than 100 while training for a 100 mile ultramarathon, and this episode is the six lessons that came out of that build. He walks through the progression itself: how the mileage was added, what had to change in his week to absorb it, and what he would tell a strength athlete who wants to add serious running volume without wrecking everything else. There is no study this week. It is the training log and what it taught him.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this episode about?
Six lessons from Jerred taking his own running volume from roughly zero miles per month to more than 100, and what a strength-focused athlete needs to account for when they try the same thing.
Why was Jerred running that much?
He was training for a 100 mile ultramarathon. The full arc is covered across the ultra series on this blog, from the prep through the race recap and the lessons learned afterward.
Do you need 100 mile months to be a good runner?
No. The episode is about how to progress volume, not about a number you have to hit. Most Garage Gym Athlete programming builds the aerobic engine on far less running than that.
Is there a study behind this episode?
No. This one is experience rather than research. For the science on running economy and aerobic training, see the related episodes below.
Where can I hear the full breakdown?
Watch the video above or use the Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube links on this page. There is no written transcript for this episode.
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