Key Workouts Before Race Day

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  • čas přidán 13. 04. 2023
  • Multiple big blocks of training and mindset have been at the forefront of this buildup. In this episode I share with you some of the key workouts I did to prepare for Cocodona 250. As always, they are unconventional- unlike traditional marathon/ultra training, but that has been the theme for most of my career. I like to experiment, push the limits and do things outside the box. If I'm training for a long, grueling race, I'm not gonna go easy and perfectly structured in my training.
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Komentáře • 74

  • @kevinandlisa4807
    @kevinandlisa4807 Před rokem +24

    I’d like to hear how you “train” for the sleep deprivation. That has to be a huge challenge, as hard as the physical and mental parts.

  • @jamieowen7028
    @jamieowen7028 Před rokem +3

    “Better not slow that mustang down!” Get it, Sally!

  • @Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie
    @Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie Před 10 měsíci +4

    I found you by accident on my Birthday Aug 2nd. I was so inspired I singed up for a 50k trail run in Arizona. I've done 2 marathons and a dozen half MarathonS over the past decade but stopped a year ago. At 56 I wish I would have tested myself sooner. So inspired Sally. Thank you. I'm going to see where the new journey takes me and learn from you. ❤

  • @BaileyCroffordMusic
    @BaileyCroffordMusic Před rokem +12

    Just wanted to say thank you. You’re such an inspiration and my favorite athlete to keep up with. Your videos and podcast encourage me to keep going and training despite not having the stereotypical “runner’s body”. Other fitness influencers make me feel bad about my body, but you remind me that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

    • @justrione
      @justrione Před rokem +1

      Good hard work in your journey

  • @B1EVFree
    @B1EVFree Před rokem +4

    Favorite part -> 09:49 "Mustang Sally🎶 ..... wow" 😂

  • @JessCleans
    @JessCleans Před rokem +4

    Just ran my longest distance today.. 16.2 miles no stopping! Listened to your podcast per usual & listened to this video! ❤ Thank you for all your knowledge , motivation, inspiration, and just being you!!

  • @GoneFishingVlog
    @GoneFishingVlog Před 10 měsíci +1

    Only caught onto who Sally is a couple of weeks back. The number one thing I love about her outside of her incredible endurance ability, Is how she constantly lets the people around her know how grateful she is for them especially Eddie. She’s a very humble inspiring human 💯👌🏻

  • @ryangarrett3571
    @ryangarrett3571 Před rokem +9

    Gonna run Leadville this year. I’ll put these tips to work!

    • @sallymcraestrength
      @sallymcraestrength  Před rokem +1

      That's awesome to hear Ryan- best part about that race is the Leadville community! Absolutely incredible experience...and of course those gorgeous mountains. Hope your training is going strong!

  • @peaksandpaws
    @peaksandpaws Před rokem

    I am so excited for you! You are so very strong and you trained really smart and hard for this. Can't wait to see you kill it at Cocodona!!!

  • @tjflash60
    @tjflash60 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you. I am really enjoying your videos. As someone running at a non elite and much lower level I find that I can either fell more intimidated than inspired but despite the awesome level that you compete at your videos are relatable and inspiring and not just intimidating.

  • @lovehiking1065
    @lovehiking1065 Před rokem

    Subscribed. Am loving following your story. Best of luck!

  • @StreamCrossingRunner
    @StreamCrossingRunner Před rokem

    Loved this insight Sally

  • @kimkranz9764
    @kimkranz9764 Před rokem +3

    You are always so inspiring. It has been so fun to watch you get ready for Cocodona!

  • @mikeyoconnell8720
    @mikeyoconnell8720 Před 4 měsíci

    Until you see this style of training you have no idea what it takes to be Elite in sports like these. Very inspirational Sally, I will continue to enjoy my casual Ultra journey and leave the Elite stuff to you guys. Thanks.

  • @msmary126
    @msmary126 Před rokem +3

    Keeping you in my prayers as the race approaches. You got this Sally! ❤

  • @davidfecteau1027
    @davidfecteau1027 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for giving us a window into your training. It's so exciting.

  • @brenzie818
    @brenzie818 Před rokem

    love you so much, Sally! Thank you for sharing your unique approach to training with us. It's so good when I can point to you and tell my clients, "See, a professional runner prioritizes strength training too!!" Best of luck at Cocodona. I'll be following along and sending my love!

  • @oyesiamtomsawyer2
    @oyesiamtomsawyer2 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic Vid, get it!

  • @rachelshirley8403
    @rachelshirley8403 Před rokem

    Super excited to watch you race this one Sally - and thank you for sharing this training journey! All the best for Coccodona 250 from NZL xx

  • @steevoridgeline
    @steevoridgeline Před rokem

    i love your channel and your journey so much. It helps me too with mine and my training and incoming races. Best of luck with your upcoming 250 ☀👍🏻🎖

  • @jennylievois
    @jennylievois Před rokem

    Woohoo! Congrats on wrapping up an awesome training block! I’ll be cheering for you at Cocodona!

  • @jesss.1009
    @jesss.1009 Před rokem

    Shout out to the desert! Heyyyy! Awh man, I wish I could have met you while you were out here! That toasty desert is home 😊❤
    Thank you for bringing me along for your journey. Very informative and fun to watch. 🥰

  • @lenagennemarkedsbacker

    Good luck, Sally❣️🥰 from Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @tnan123
    @tnan123 Před rokem +2

    Heat training, tired leg running and lots of elevation and coming out healthy is great! Good luck on the taper and the final race prep!

  • @matthewvanleeuwen9086

    You did some great/smart training and are going to absolutely crush the race!

  • @belanaellie681
    @belanaellie681 Před rokem

    Hey Sally, last weekend I finished my first 100 km run. It was just an incredible experience. Your videos and podcasts motivated and strengthened me so much during the training and the run itself. Thank you for your inspiration!

  • @danterrarun
    @danterrarun Před rokem

    I wish you the best of luck, Sally! 🤞

  • @AV_4C
    @AV_4C Před rokem

    All the best, you are ready to win it👍

  • @christinawarren1187
    @christinawarren1187 Před rokem +9

    Just ran my first 25k getting ready for my first 50k next month, you are such a huge inspiration!❤

    • @sallymcraestrength
      @sallymcraestrength  Před rokem

      So awesome Christina! Congrats on the 25k...sending BIG STRENGTH your way! Go crush that 50k!

    • @alexaguest
      @alexaguest Před rokem

      BEAST!!

  • @chelseafoster9005
    @chelseafoster9005 Před rokem

    Sally! What coros watch did you say you were using right now? I've been struggling with battery life! Great content ! You're such a positive role model for everyone, but you encourage be specifically as a mother, so thank you so much.

  • @jean-francoischarpentier9950

    Eddy hubby is a good interviewer! Great voice! Amazing training Sally, great success in cocodona!

  • @chrisx2186
    @chrisx2186 Před rokem

    Hey Sally, where was that mountain run that you did when you hit those peaks? Thanks

  • @twizzlestix9309
    @twizzlestix9309 Před rokem

    Curious if you have a goal for avg pace on climbs or if you go more off hr and staying in a specific zone?

  • @allisonhernandez8271
    @allisonhernandez8271 Před rokem

    I know that “mountain legs” workout all too well. 😂 so good

  • @alybrinkley2
    @alybrinkley2 Před rokem

    Do you use the sauna at all for recovery/ to prepare for the heat?

  • @lizzypicardi
    @lizzypicardi Před 11 měsíci

    Oh mann I love mt baldy!

  • @tro9490
    @tro9490 Před rokem

    Hi Sally, are you still using a weighted vest in your training. Thanks

  • @mad_strelchik5516
    @mad_strelchik5516 Před rokem

    So cool and powerful woman. Good luck

  • @JohnWesonga
    @JohnWesonga Před rokem +1

    What's your average pace on this steep climbs and are you looking at HR and trying to make sure you don't redline? I ask because for me running uphill means I either go super slow to keep HR within a zone 2 range which translates to +15min/mile pace or I go up faster and red line on HR and potentially burn out before I can complete the climb..curious to hear from you..

    • @sallymcraestrength
      @sallymcraestrength  Před rokem +3

      Hey John- yes, I check the heart rate and push below redlining pace. Since I do long gym sessions right before the mountain training, I DO go in pretty tired so heart rate is really important to me because I know I won't be at the same pace as if I were running on fresh legs. I use a POLAR heart rate strap with my Coros Vertix watch and it works really well to keep me on track. The other thing to point out is I'm on the mountain for more than 3 hours, so that alone will make the workout "intense" as time on feet is intense in itself. When I do hill repeats on the treadmill, I'm going hard and fast...definitely redlining at times. And the intervals I'm doing on flats after weight training are typically at 5:50-6:10 pace.

    • @JohnWesonga
      @JohnWesonga Před rokem

      @@sallymcraestrength thanks for the quick and insightful response! I'm less than 2 years into running and ultras+trails appeal to me because of the varying terrain, pace, environment, and mental wellbeing they offer. I just started following you and I'm enjoying your content across YT and IG (the strength workouts are a gem). Cheering you on from sunny CA 🙂

  • @lauramaple5754
    @lauramaple5754 Před rokem

    Do you use the stairmaster in your training?

  • @darlingrunnerpt3342
    @darlingrunnerpt3342 Před rokem

    What version of the Coros watch do you have? I’m hating my Garmin. Moved to Foresthill, CA and it never connects to GPS. Can’t wait to see how your Cocodona experience goes. Enjoy the new distance.

  • @ravip9923
    @ravip9923 Před rokem +1

    Let’s gooo

  • @rescuedfriendsanimalsanctu8481

    We need another Mt Baldy IFIT series.

  • @invictaland1983
    @invictaland1983 Před 9 měsíci

    Dang.... ugh! ❤

  • @Ezek44
    @Ezek44 Před rokem

    This is ridiculously impressive lol

  • @johnatnip9516
    @johnatnip9516 Před rokem

    You're a badass!

  • @justrione
    @justrione Před rokem

    So close. Baldy is my home.

  • @theunicornrunner
    @theunicornrunner Před 11 měsíci

    What hat did you wear for desert run?

  • @colleennolan-dahlstrom7251

    Ever camped at Guffy at Mt. Baldy.

  • @jenniferhooker2664
    @jenniferhooker2664 Před měsícem

    How in the world do you not deal with knee pain or plantar fasciitis with all of the running .. I want to run so badly and those are the two issues that bother me and keep me from running 😢