Most Common Running Mistakes - 7 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Runner

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Ultra Marathon Trail Running with Simon

Күн бұрын

What are the most common running mistakes? These are things I wish I knew before I got into ultra running. Because these common running mistakes can impair your training for ultra marathon and can lead to disastrous consequences and injuries.
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If you want to achieve your goals as a runner next year - I suggest you take time to ask yourself if you are doing these common mistakes. And be careful - these are common mistakes amongst runners at all level. I’m frequently guilty myself on some of those running mistakes - but I try to stay aware and adjust.
As always - Thanks for watching and remember -
Work Hard!
Believe in yourself!
Push your limits!
Simon
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@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

So what do you think? Anything you've learned the hard way as you progressed into running?

@AnOldGuy164 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed my progress. My running was as much of my daily routine as spending time with my family, working, eating, or sleeping. During the week, 10 miles at lunch on the track a bit faster than 50 mile race pace, and 18 miles of hills after dark a bit slower than 50 mile race pace. And then 30-40 miles on Saturday and Sunday at 100K race pace. It was always fun. I always looked forward to it. I think Ted Corbitt had training right.

@Gator35 6 ай бұрын

1. Not doing my strength and mobility work. The payoff started quicker than I thought, and I have enjoyed it more than I thought. 2. Not listening to my body, when it is CLEARLY telling me to slow down or stop, and to adapt my training, just like you said! If I WANT to do 8 miles, but my body is telling me at 6 miles I need to stop, I HAVE to listen, or I'll simply get injured. 3. Trying to restrict calories too much to lose weight - it's a fine line, but no energy to run is counterproductive.

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

@@Gator35 Thanks - spot on - 100% agree! I might talk about day-to-day nutrition one time, but it's sooo hard to both be in calorie deficit for weight loss AND have good workout where you can really 'crank it to full volume'. Thanks for the feedback :)

@jamesmungall6669 5 ай бұрын

It sucks getting old and having so many chronic injuries that no amount of careful training is enough to allow me to keep on running. What people like me need is advice on managing chronic injury in a way that allows us to simply carry on. Progressing into running was fine, long ago. It’s the attempt not to progress out of running that is so f@&&ing hard

@pettypoh 2 ай бұрын

I think one "mistake" is to only run, instead of doing other exercises as well to maintain a balance. Such as gym, swim, cycle etc

@Noraeee 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the cameo of me absolutely passed out at badwater😅

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

It had been a long night already! Thanks for crew/pacing!

@toby9999 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the warning to not over do it. I'm not training for ultra distances, my goal is to be able to run at all. I used to love running, but that was 40 years ago. I Iet it go and I let myself go due to a busy life. Now close to retiring from fulltime work, I'm currently walking and cycling to re-gain some aerobic fitness. My current goal is to be able to run 1km without stopping.

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

(just saw the other message - oops should read in chorological orders) You can do it! I'm about to make a video on 'how to run furhter', and for sure the key ingredient is to build up slowly, and use run/walk mix at first to build a basis. There's really no shame in that, and it helps you stay in 'zone 2' (heart rate training) which helps build a strong aerobic base. Let me know how it goes - I bet you'll manage that goal just fine :)

@m.goedeker7381 2 ай бұрын

Toby, life happens and we change focus, thats normal. The important thing is that a fact is that you can run again and you will absolutly do the 1km without stopping.

@kensidloski833 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely love how blunt you are and so funny too. I appreciate your comments about influencers. Don't worry about not having a fancy studio...makes you more relateable and down to earth. Keep doing what you are doing. I really got a lot out of your videos

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! :) I should release someday all the bloopers when a motorcycle goes by!

@Gator35 6 ай бұрын

Please keep it coming as consistently as possible, Simon. Your content is just getting better and more fun, a good mix of serious and light hearted. Your interview on Run Tri Bike: Fireside Chats was awesome!

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks :) It was really fun convo with Aum and Jason! If they ever want me back (or any podcast) always happy to do it!

@seedmole 29 күн бұрын

I started tracking my mileage in early 2022, pretty soon started pushing my miles up and quickly got an overuse injury in my knee. I still feel it, though it hasn't become a limiting factor, it's just a nagging pain occasionally. One thing I changed since then was that I started using trekking poles more consistently, which let me surpass the mileage that caused the overuse injury without any problems. Also been raising my pace, and doing shorter faster days as well as longer slower days. Poles would definitely be the number 1 thing I wish I appreciated sooner.

@runningwithsimon 29 күн бұрын

Poles are very helpful! Thanks for sharing

@TheLYagAmi 17 күн бұрын

That shot at 14:45 is absolutely awesome

@runningwithsimon 17 күн бұрын

Thanks! Zion 100 miles 2023 :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7aUidyKypmdg4U.html

@L-dw5sx 6 ай бұрын

Best ultra running channel on KZfaq 👍

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Trying my best :)

@kevinnarlin 6 ай бұрын

Thank Simon for being true to the sport. I followed you from the very beginning because of the raw footage of your content. Keep it up.

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin! :)

@Kelly_Ben 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your channel. It's a unique combo of humor, motivation, and education. I can't wait to see what insanity you get up to in 2024!

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Next year? Same old, same old... (and probably cocodona 250)

@anikbinashraf 4 ай бұрын

Very sensible talk my friend... 🎉

@runningwithsimon 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that

@ianwarner1429 6 ай бұрын

Well said. Taking time off is part of training properly. When I go to Florida next month is the time to train. Now enjoy our family and chill out!

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Totally! Enjoy time with the family! Great timing - we just arrived in Montreal to celebrate the holidays ourselves :)

@thebigthreekilledmyb 3 ай бұрын

I’m impressed by your friendly, humble and human way to talk about running. This is the type of videos I wish to watch about running. Your channel is in my top 3 on the running topic.

@runningwithsimon 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@PatrickMartin-lw7tu 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for keeping it real. Totally agree on trusting the process. I would add a mistake is not practicing eating and drinking. Getting into the habit of fueling and hydrating in proper amounts and time frames during training, especially longer runs, is an asset. I’ve learned the hard way that not doing this, having no plan, and essentially winging it shows up in all the wrong ways on race day.

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

That's sooo true!! Now I feel silly I didn't include it, because, yeah, totally! Food/drink/salts - if you don't know what you're doing, you'll struggle! And we often underestimate how much it's gonna ruin your day...

@rokkvas3882 6 ай бұрын

And I started almost believe what David Googgins teach us🤷‍♂️seriouse

@cpruns4501 6 ай бұрын

Great video and I love the one about rest. I always enjoy talking to these people who say they go to bed at 1AM and are up a 4AM blah blah. I love me some rest and recovery:)

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Right!? I'll take my sleep and recovery - and I couldn't care less if anyone felt that made me lazy. I feel no insecurity about that (unlike some of them sleeping "only 3 hours" a day)

@trentwilliamson4021 4 ай бұрын

Looking after injuries is sooo important. Pushing through doesn’t achieve anything.

@runningwithsimon 4 ай бұрын

Seriously! I don't know what people are trying to prove running on a rolled ankle still swollen and purple...

@akfilms6748 6 ай бұрын

I have stress fracture and it's already 5 months I can't run normally and probably my main problem was that I tried to do my training plan 100%. It was a mistake, but it was a lesson for me as well. During rehab I completelly changed my sleep schedule and realized how important is to give myself a proper rest. I signed up for incredible race next may called Transvulcania. I hope my next version of me will be there :)

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Ouch! Well good luck at Transvulcania! Canary Islands?...very nice!

@MaxwellSmart086 6 ай бұрын

Great content and good reminders, thank you, have subscribed!

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@elprofejeremy 5 ай бұрын

Great advice.

@CliffordFajardo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos and tips! I've gotten a lot of value out of your videos and sending them to all my running friends that are getting into trail running

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for saying it - means a lot! And thanks for sharing with your friends :)

@cosmicsea666 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips!

@runningwithsimon Ай бұрын

No problem!

@ndecosson 4 ай бұрын

Your intro is awesome 👍 Thanks for the great advice. I'm a year and a bit into my running journey with two half marathons completed. Your advice here is hard learned. I tried to ramp up too quickly and ended up have to take a few weeks off. A bummer for sure. I'm now really focusing on not over reaching and trusting the process. (As much as I want to run super long distances, my base just isn't there yet...)

@runningwithsimon 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to take your time!

@tommyjohn8601 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing these videos. Your incite is appreciated!

@runningwithsimon 4 ай бұрын

You're welcomed!

@jacosteyn9031 Ай бұрын

Appreciate the content 🤙🏽🤙🏽

@runningwithsimon Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@JoelNads72 6 ай бұрын

Merci encore Simon pour les conseils

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Ca fait plaisir!

@pawelvono 2 ай бұрын

you are great guy! thank you ✌️

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks - glad you appreciate!

@morrisg5060 6 ай бұрын

I like your videos as the information you share appears sensible, practical and scientifically sound. On the other hand, I recently got into discussion with a youtube influencer who said “running slow leads to injuries.” I thought this might be the V-shred of running 😅.

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

haha V-shred -classic! And a great reminder that there's a bunch of crap advice out there! And funny enough, they're all selling you some supplement...

@ryan_the_red_4907 Ай бұрын

Another good video- subscribed

@runningwithsimon Ай бұрын

Thanks Ryan!! Plenty more to come :)

@emmarunyeard6832 4 ай бұрын

Really good advice and given in a relatable way.. The things I wish I had known before my first ever utra!! Although when I say I ultra I am more 35 mile than mega distance but same rules apply I reckon to all runs over 10k sprints.. Thankyou

@runningwithsimon 4 ай бұрын

True - it applies to anyone running long distance, not just ultras!

@TheGlobalCoherenceProject 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate these! Much better than the advice I got from BUA. Definitely an over trainer here. Working on that

@runningwithsimon 5 ай бұрын

Thanks :) BUA?! What's that? I never even heard of her... :P

@joe1071 5 ай бұрын

This guy is great. Speaking truth! I’d like to add that most people who are claiming heroic feats, no rest, or any other garbage are typically selling something. Someone listens to their super human lifestyle and then investigates how they do it, possibly finding supplements or fitness plans the person is selling. Also, most of those influencers are on steroids of sorts for wolverine like recovery

@runningwithsimon 5 ай бұрын

100%!!!! They are selling a product, or sometimes selling their 'personal brand' of being super human. Anyone saying "they're built different" and/or they don't need to taper or recover - such obvious red flag to me. Not that they are all guilty - but for sure some are using.. Anyhow, there's the unfortunate naive perception that if someone would be on steroid or other PED, they would be super muscular and/or that "of course he's not - he's training all the time". But Lance Amstrong isn't exactly a bulky guy. And the main reason to take PED is faster gain AND most importantly the ability to skip recovery (aka work out more often). I guess I wouldn't mind so much if they kept it to themselves - do whatever you want with your body. But don't lie to folks and get them injured from following your stupid plan...

@mmoesby 6 ай бұрын

I totally agree on quick fixes never is the way to do things. If it sounds to good to be true, it´s because it is to good to be true. Common sense, is always to taken into consideration - it´s ussually the only "quick fix" that works!

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Yup- it's the inconvenient truth that there is magic trick...

@thunderizyelloe 6 ай бұрын

Love the Office reference! Sneaky!!

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Nora and I were on a bit of The Office marathon over the holiday break. I wish I knew how to squeeze in a clip from "Dinner Party"... ... But for sure, Michael carb loading will make it someday

@dawnjansenvanrensburg6541 5 ай бұрын

Great video.

@runningwithsimon 5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! More to come :)

@Harrythehun Ай бұрын

To know where your limits are, you sometimes need to pass them.

@runningwithsimon Ай бұрын

If you push past your limits, then it wasn't your actual limits. But i get what you mean, you have to do things that seem out of reach some times, things that almost sound stupid. That's why I raced Bryce 100 miles last weekend (which made it 3x ultra in 21 days for 450 miles, 80k ft gain, 150 hours). Felt stupid but I knew deep down i could.

@trailsandbeers 15 күн бұрын

main things I learnt are: Go slower!! Enjoy the training. Do longer races, they are easier cut offs.

@runningwithsimon 15 күн бұрын

That's so true about longer races. The more lenient cutoff for me makes it more relax, because I know things can go wrong but I have a buffer to make adjustment. Shorter race are a bit more stressful!

@manojsurya 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Whats your Strava name/link? Like to follow you over there too

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Here: www.strava.com/athletes/gurards

@smendoza7236 6 ай бұрын

I wonder if there are some running mistakes that involve purchasing gimmick products e.g. shoes, salves, springs etc.?

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

haha yes totally with you! You have to have the right gear, but also, it won't be what makes you finish - training will! But some people overfocus on gear and get silly supplements, fancier than needed brand, useless gimmicks for recovery. But it's not all bad, and it's hard to say what's good and what's not sometimes. But...yeah... 100% agree with you!

@louiscannavino3271 3 ай бұрын

What state do you live in

@runningwithsimon 3 ай бұрын

I'm California-based, but originally from Montreal, Canada. But we also work remotely which has been helpful racing so much.

@Countrygirllivin 3 ай бұрын

David Goggins is real

@runningwithsimon 3 ай бұрын

And so am I - what's your point?

@ironlion805 2 ай бұрын

Was Elmo snorting coke?

@runningwithsimon 2 ай бұрын

Either that…or it was sugar. Equally addictive I suppose

@user-wx7wg5cn1m 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon, really good post and I appreciate your support and advice- I am a slow runner who is grateful to know that this is where to start if I want to keep going- and I do! This is so much more effective than the mistakes I’ve made by going faster and getting way too out of breath! You just have to trust this simple but effective process- confirmed!!The results are amazing! Stay safe 🏃‍♀️🌿🚴🏼‍♂️🧘🏼🙏

@runningwithsimon 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Slow and steady progress is the way!