Episode 153: The 6 Main Things Holding You Back From Hitting Run & Ruck PRs (That Have Nothing to do With Fitness or Training) Artwork

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Episode 153: The 6 Main Things Holding You Back From Hitting Run & Ruck PRs (That Have Nothing to do With Fitness or Training)

February 23, 2025

In this episode, I discuss the top 7 ways to put up better run and ruck times on test day...that have nothing to do with your fitness levels and/or your training plan.

Of course, training is crucial for improving fitness, and I've discussed countless ways to get faster at both of these activities in the past.

But these 7 tips are things you can implement to hit a PR if you hypothetically had a time trial TOMORROW.

Check it out to learn more.

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1. Pacing

2. Fueling

3. Hydration

4. Warmups

5. Know yourself (pre-race activities)

6. Be mindful in training

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