Here’s a question for you: Is ultra running the latest must-do sport for endurance junkies? Today's guest, Jason Koop, certainly thinks we will see more and more triathletes come into the ultra running space because it’s a lot cooler, and because of the partnership between Ironman and UTMB.
 
Jason is one of the leading Ultra Running coaches and author of the book “Training Essentials for Ultra Running”.  Jason actually started out as a triathlon and cycle coach in the early 2000’s and gradually became more focussed on coaching ultra runners. Back in 2004 there was little scientific research on the demands of the sport (6 research papers to be exact, and no books), so Jason did what all good coaches do: He went and observed.  In Jason's words, “I strive to bring the best out of each athlete using a combination of science based practice, intuition forged through decades of experience, and relentless care for the athlete as an individual."
 
If you have ambitions to take on an ultra marathon challenge, then you will enjoy this conversation as we discuss:
 
Rate of perceived exertion and why it's a better intensity guide in ultra running than using heart rate (9:00)
Best practices for ultra runners (15:00)
Running economy and why it's not as critical for ultra runners (20:00)
Why you must include environmental and terrain specificity in your training (22:00)
Physiological determinants of good ultra runners (40:00)
How long should the long run be? (53:00)

To find out more about Jason Koop please visit the following social media channels: 
Website www.jasonkoop.com
Twitter @jasonkoop 
Instagram @jasonkoop 
 
Please check out Jason's best selling book, Training Essentials for Ultra Running
 
Jason also produces a really good newsletter. To subscribe, click on the link ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning. 
 
Jason also recommended the following book which in his words, "I have actually been digging this book. It's currently my most dog-eared”
Endurance Performance in Sport by Dr Carla Meijen
 

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