Key Workouts Before Race Day
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Жыл бұрынMultiple 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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@kevinandlisa4807 Жыл бұрын
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.
@paulwilson681 Жыл бұрын
Beast.🤙
@Updog89 18 күн бұрын
Super curious about this as well!
@Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie 11 ай бұрын
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. ❤
@jamieowen7028 Жыл бұрын
“Better not slow that mustang down!” Get it, Sally!
@sharonb537 17 күн бұрын
I watch a lot of pro track and ultra runner channels and enjoy them all. But none of them make me try harder out on my own runs than yours. You make me believe I can do more.
@BaileyCroffordMusic Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Good hard work in your journey
@GoneFishingVlog 11 ай бұрын
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 💯👌🏻
@_jandjdesigns Жыл бұрын
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!!
@casy6203 Жыл бұрын
💪🥳
@_jandjdesigns Жыл бұрын
@@casy6203 ♥️♥️♥️
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
Congrats!!
@B1EVFree Жыл бұрын
Favorite part -> 09:49 "Mustang Sally🎶 ..... wow" 😂
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
😂
@ryangarrett3571 Жыл бұрын
Gonna run Leadville this year. I’ll put these tips to work!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
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!
@tjflash60 5 ай бұрын
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.
@peaksandpaws Жыл бұрын
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!!!
@kimkranz9764 Жыл бұрын
You are always so inspiring. It has been so fun to watch you get ready for Cocodona!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thanks Kim!
@christinawarren1187 Жыл бұрын
Just ran my first 25k getting ready for my first 50k next month, you are such a huge inspiration!❤
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
So awesome Christina! Congrats on the 25k...sending BIG STRENGTH your way! Go crush that 50k!
@alexaguest Жыл бұрын
BEAST!!
@msmary126 Жыл бұрын
Keeping you in my prayers as the race approaches. You got this Sally! ❤
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thanks Mary!
@brenzie818 Жыл бұрын
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!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
Thank you Amy!!
@StreamCrossingRunner Жыл бұрын
Loved this insight Sally
@lovehiking1065 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed. Am loving following your story. Best of luck!
@davidfecteau1027 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us a window into your training. It's so exciting.
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching David
@mikeyoconnell8720 6 ай бұрын
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.
@steevoridgeline Жыл бұрын
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 ☀👍🏻🎖
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@rachelshirley8403 Жыл бұрын
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
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thank you Rachel!
@belanaellie681 Жыл бұрын
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!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@jesss.1009 Жыл бұрын
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. 🥰
@jennylievois Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Congrats on wrapping up an awesome training block! I’ll be cheering for you at Cocodona!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thanks Jenny!
@lenagennemarkedsbacker Жыл бұрын
Good luck, Sally❣️🥰 from Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪
@oyesiamtomsawyer2 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Vid, get it!
@matthewvanleeuwen9086 Жыл бұрын
You did some great/smart training and are going to absolutely crush the race!
@danterrarun Жыл бұрын
I wish you the best of luck, Sally! 🤞
@tnan123 Жыл бұрын
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!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@AV_4C Жыл бұрын
All the best, you are ready to win it👍
@chelseafoster9005 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Eddy hubby is a good interviewer! Great voice! Amazing training Sally, great success in cocodona!
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@allisonhernandez8271 Жыл бұрын
I know that “mountain legs” workout all too well. 😂 so good
@lizzypicardi Жыл бұрын
Oh mann I love mt baldy!
@chrisx2186 Жыл бұрын
Hey Sally, where was that mountain run that you did when you hit those peaks? Thanks
@ravip9923 Жыл бұрын
Let’s gooo
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
Let's gooo Ravi!
@rescuedfriendsanimalsanctu8481 Жыл бұрын
We need another Mt Baldy IFIT series.
@twizzlestix9309 Жыл бұрын
Curious if you have a goal for avg pace on climbs or if you go more off hr and staying in a specific zone?
@alybrinkley2 Жыл бұрын
Do you use the sauna at all for recovery/ to prepare for the heat?
@mad_strelchik5516 Жыл бұрын
So cool and powerful woman. Good luck
@tro9490 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sally, are you still using a weighted vest in your training. Thanks
@darlingrunnerpt3342 Жыл бұрын
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.
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
it's the Coros Vertix
@lauramaple5754 Жыл бұрын
Do you use the stairmaster in your training?
@invictaland1983 10 ай бұрын
Dang.... ugh! ❤
@Ezek44 Жыл бұрын
This is ridiculously impressive lol
@JohnWesonga Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 🙂
@justrione Жыл бұрын
So close. Baldy is my home.
@theunicornrunner Жыл бұрын
What hat did you wear for desert run?
@johnatnip9516 Жыл бұрын
You're a badass!
@colleennolan-dahlstrom7251 Жыл бұрын
Ever camped at Guffy at Mt. Baldy.
@sallymcraestrength Жыл бұрын
No...not yet 😁
@jenniferhooker2664 2 ай бұрын
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 😢
@Updog89 18 күн бұрын
I think this is why she is so diligent with the strength training! Can really help mitigate risk of injury.