Running Coach Is Begging Recreational Runners to Ignore This Viral Training Rule

Running Coach Is Begging Recreational Runners to Ignore This Viral Training Rule

That viral 80/20 running rule might be sabotaging your progress. 🤯 Ever heard of it? 80% of your training easy, 20% hard. A top coach warns it's designed for elite athletes running massive weekly mileage, not for those of us fitting runs in around real life. For most runners, that 20% of 'hard' work just isn't enough to trigger real improvement. The better approach? Focus on QUALITY. Ditch the rigid ratio and aim for three key sessions a week: 🎯 1 Tempo/Threshold Run 🏃‍♂️ 1 Long, Easy Run ⚡ 1 Interval Session Stop chasing junk miles and start training smarter. Your PBs will thank you for it. How do you structure your running week? Let us know below! #RunningTips #RunSmart #UKRunning #8020Running #TrainingTips #RunningCommunity #WhyRun #5KTraining #MarathonTraining
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