A Runner’s Guide to Getting Better When you’re not Running
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Even for the most dedicated runners, most of the day is not spent running and there’s a lot you can do during this time to get better. If you run for an hour every day, that still leaves 23 hours in the day that can impact how you feel on your next run. The key to getting the most out of your workout is knowing what to do during the in-between times when you’re not running. 

This episode will guide runners through how to maximize this time with considerations for every point before and after a run, or on days when you’re not running at all. We all know that running is important for your training, but all the other little things can add up to make a big difference in performance. Today, Ruairi joins the show to walk you through many of the non-running strategies you can use to get better as runner including:

• How you can prime your body to perform well before a run
• What you should be doing immediately after finishing a run
• How to nail your nutrition throughout the day
• How to improve the quality of your sleep

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