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Published Apr 13, 2023

s3/e13 Ultra Training on a Limited Schedule with Coach Kelly Vigil (@moremilesmorefun)

Elisabeth Scott and Coach Kelly Vigil delve into the art of ultramarathon training on a tight schedule, revealing efficient techniques and fueling strategies to optimize performance. Gain insights into balancing intense workouts with life demands while customizing nutrition to conquer endurance races.
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  • Time on Feet

    emphasizes the importance of prioritizing time on feet rather than focusing solely on distance when training for ultramarathons. She shares her approach of incorporating slow and steady hill workouts into her weekly routine, which helped her avoid burnout and injury 1. agrees, noting that many runners mistakenly believe more is always better, but simplifying training can be more effective 1.

    You need to focus specifically on the most efficient ways to train for your race and don't do any more than that.

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    Kelly's training plan involved spreading out her weekly mileage to reduce stress on her body, highlighting the value of frequent, shorter runs over cramming long sessions into a few days 2.

       

    Juggling Training

    Balancing training with personal and professional responsibilities is a challenge knows well. She often had to adjust her training schedule due to life interruptions, managing to fit in three to four runs per week on average 3. highlights the importance of finding time for strength training, even if it means cutting into other activities, as it significantly benefits runners 4.

    Start where you're at and see where you can put in those little workouts here and there.

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    Kelly's strategy involved being selective about workouts, focusing on those that offered the most benefit given her limited time 3.

       

    Splitting Runs

    Splitting long runs is a technique used to accommodate her busy schedule. She found that dividing her long runs over two days was effective, though mentally challenging, as it required re-engaging with the run after a break 5. explains that splitting runs must be done intentionally, as it can pre-fatigue the body and affect performance 5.

    It is mentally, it was a lot harder on me to get back up going on Sunday.

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    Kelly incorporated this approach into her routine, often splitting weekday runs to ensure consistency and completion 6.

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