Topics Covered (Time of question in brackets):
- I am currently injured and want to substitute bikes for runs but what volume should I do? (00:00)
- Is the efficacy of gel absorption affected by whether they are consumed with water or not? I usually sip water after each gulp of gel (because I find them so unpalatable), and was wondering if the added water made any difference? Specifically if it decreases its absorption. (7:00)
- I am new to carbon shoes, how do I break them in before my race? (9:00)
- I need to buy new running shoes but always get so confused with what size to choose when it comes to running shoes, I have heard so many different opinions on this from only a half a size up to two sizes bigger than your normal size. How is a running shoe suppose to fit and feel? (15:45)
- Pacing: My marathon pace is about 7:00 per km. What pace range should I aim for on easy runs, and what pace/effort would you recommend for strides and tempo sessions? I find it more helpful to work with specific numbers rather than just going by feel. (17:40)
- I want to shift from road races (21–42 km) to trail races (15-21 km for now). Since I only have access to trails on weekends, my weekday runs will still be on the road. Do you have any tips for making the transition? I was considering a weekly mix of an easy run, a hilly run, a 15–20 km trail run, and a recovery run, with SCY sessions in between. (21:40)
- How do you do strides during a an easy run? (24:45)
- What gels should I take for my race? (31:00)
