{"id":446331,"date":"2025-10-31T09:49:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/?p=446331"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:04:55","slug":"the-secrets-to-becoming-a-speedier-runner-according-to-ultra-marathon-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/inform\/the-secrets-to-becoming-a-speedier-runner-according-to-ultra-marathon-pros\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secrets to Becoming a Speedier Runner, According to Ultra-Marathon Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you&#8217;ve just downloaded Couch to 5K or you\u2019ve already racked up some serious kudos on Strava, becoming a better runner is all about being consistent with your training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But militantly churning out mile after mile will only get you so far on the track, and sometimes you need to introduce training techniques to help shave those stubborn seconds off your PB.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So who better to ask for advice than seasoned ultrarunners? Those resilient endurance athletes who regularly run distances that push far beyond the standard 26.2 miles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From pacing strategies to kit must-haves, we tapped up a couple of the pros to hear their tips for running your fastest, breeziest time yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Run your marathon pace when you\u2019re dog-tired<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ever cruised through your long training runs feeling great, only to hit a wall on race day? It might be because you\u2019re not incorporating \u2018fast finishes\u2019, which condition your body to run faster while fatigued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cA common mistake runners make is keeping their long runs too easy and never preparing their body to run marathon pace when tired,\u201d agrees ultra-distance runner and coach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nathanflear.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nathan Flear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. \u201cYou can\u2019t expect to hold 26.2 miles at a target pace if you\u2019ve only ever practised it fresh.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To fix this, Flear recommends including marathon pace segments later in your long runs. \u201cFor example, running 10 miles easy, then finishing with eight miles at your goal marathon pace,\u201d he suggests. \u201cThis conditions the body to stay efficient under fatigue, while improving glycogen management and building the mental resilience needed when things start to bite on race day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-446336\" src=\"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner,-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-2-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Get specific with your gel timing<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s all well and good spending hours gaining training mileage, but if you don\u2019t take time to map out a decent fuelling strategy, you\u2019ll hit the wall faster than you can say \u2018newbie\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cYour muscles can store roughly 90 minutes worth of glycogen, so to run a PB, you need to fuel early and consistently,\u201d stresses Flear. \u201cAim for 60 to 90g of carbohydrate per hour (via training gels), starting within the first 20 minutes of your run. It\u2019s so important to make sure to practise this in your long training runs so your gut has time to adapt,\u201d he adds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As well as fuelling on-the-go, water matters too. \u201cYou\u2019ll want to pair your gels with a hydration plan that\u2019s based on your sweat rate and sodium loss, which you can measure in training. Doing so will avoid a \u2018late fade\u2019 from either dehydration or electrolyte imbalance,\u201d he notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t go all out at the starting gun<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even seasoned runners often fall into the trap of starting too fast. \u201cThe idea of \u2018banking time\u2019 in the early miles might feel smart, but it almost always leads to blowing up in the final 10K,\u201d notes Flear. \u201cInstead, aim for even pacing or a slight negative split, making sure to practise this strategy ahead of time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your training has been structured properly, Flear says it will give you a clear picture of your true marathon pace. \u201cTrust it,\u201d he assures. \u201cRunning strong in the final miles and overtaking others feels far better and is far faster than clinging on with nothing left. Get your pacing right, and you\u2019ll save minutes without running a step faster.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get some bouncy new kicks<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choosing which shoes to run a marathon in can be as confusing as figuring out your pacing splits. \u201cCarbon plated shoes like the Nike Alphafly or Vaporfly really do make a difference, but only if your fitness is there to back it up,\u201d says Flear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThey won\u2019t carry you to the finish line, but if you\u2019re marathon ready and well conditioned, they can take the edge off the fatigue in the later stages and give you a genuine performance boost.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As he puts it: \u201cThink of them as a legal advantage, worth a few minutes over the marathon distance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Scope the lay of the land<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s nothing worse than turning up on race day and anxiously trying to get your bearings before the starting gun. \u201cMake sure to do your homework before going into every race,\u201d advises <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/beccapizzi.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Becca Pizzi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, race director of Runbuk&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icemarathon.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antarctic Ice Marathon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cFor example, I drive the course ahead of each race, so I know where the hills are, where the aid stations are positioned and what items are being offered at each checkpoint. Basically, you don\u2019t want any surprises on race day,\u201d says Pizzin, \u201cespecially if you\u2019re planning to really go for it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-446337\" src=\"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner,-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/inForm-The-Secrets-to-Becoming-a-Speedier-Runner-According-to-Ultra-Marathon-Pros-copy-image-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Train in even the most miserable weather<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every runner hopes for cool temperatures and clear skies come race day, but the reality is, Mother Nature can be unpredictable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI train in cold conditions if I\u2019m running a marathon in the snow, I run at all hours of the day if I\u2019m preparing for an ultra, and I try to mix up the terrain and weather to be ready for anything race day throws at me,\u201d Pizzi shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cBad weather can be demotivating, but I make a point of getting out in the wind, rain and snow,\u201d she continues, \u201cbecause the more you expose yourself to different conditions, the less they\u2019ll faze you when it counts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the secrets to becoming a speedier runner with ultra-marathon pros\u2019 advice on pacing, fuelling, mindset, and training smart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20503,"featured_media":446332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-446331","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-body"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.1 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - 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