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Transform Endurance: Coaches Recommend Muscular Training for Races

9/5/2025

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Coach Scott Johnston advocates for muscular endurance training to help endurance athletes resist fatigue during races like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.
Athletes Tom Evans and Ruth Croft improved performance through weighted uphill sessions that mimic ultramarathon conditions.
Johnston suggests one muscular endurance session weekly, highlighting the need for a strong aerobic base.
Incorporating strides into easy runs or pre-interval workouts enhances running efficiency.
"Exercise snacks" enable busy individuals to maintain fitness with short, high-intensity workouts.

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Story summary

Coach Scott Johnston advocates for muscular endurance training to help endurance athletes resist fatigue during races like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.
Athletes Tom Evans and Ruth Croft improved performance through weighted uphill sessions that mimic ultramarathon conditions.
Johnston suggests one muscular endurance session weekly, highlighting the need for a strong aerobic base.
Incorporating strides into easy runs or pre-interval workouts enhances running efficiency.
"Exercise snacks" enable busy individuals to maintain fitness with short, high-intensity workouts.