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On Episode 14: Ian Sharman becomes a RUNEGADE

"Focus on how you can get the most out of your training, versus trying to do as much training as you can" - Ian Sharman

Ian Sharman: ultra runner, coach, guinness world record holder, has run hundreds of marathons and ultra marathons. He's known for being the weighted vest guy and who can argue with his results. His coaching team at Sharman Ultra Coaching has helped thousands of runners achieve their dreams - they can help you too.

A few key takeaways you'll learn:

• How to get the big stuff right
• What is the big stuff, what isn't
• What isn't important in the overall picture
• How to view training and racing, as part of a larger piece of your running puzzle
• Those often overlooked benefits of hiking, power hiking and brisk walking - with or without a weighted vest
• How to get the most out of the training time you have, not necessarily doing more

He has a competitive spirit that has allowed him to win over 50 races, and continues to amass an exceptional running resume including:

• Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (record holder)
• 9x Western States Endurance Run 100 top 10 and only person to finish 10 times under a week of total time
• 4x Leadville Trail 100 champion (2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013; and only person to break 17hrs four times)
• 3x Rocky Raccoon 100 champion (2016, 2015, 2011 and course record holder - 12h44m)
• Revel Downhill Marathons (series record holder)
• Marathon des Sables
• Comrades (Wally Hayward medal plus seven silver medals)
• Over 100 road marathons with a 2:21 PR)

Coach Ian shares his remarkable running story and provides insights on how to keep running fun and focused on achieving big goals. He emphasizes the importance of small things that runners often overlook but can make a big difference. Ian also discusses the benefits of hiking in training and racing, and how it can help with durability and fatigue management. He advises against seeking magic bullets and instead focuses on doing the basics right.

Ian emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and practicing good training habits. He also talks about his transition from the UK to the USA and his experience as a Guinness World Record holder for running marathons in costumes.

Ian highlights the significance of focusing on the big things in training, such as recovery and sleep, rather than obsessing over minor details. He also mentions the value of using data and technology in training, but emphasizes the importance of relying on your own body's signals and making good judgments.

And by getting the big stuff right, you will maximize your training to race better.

Thank you Coach Ian, a new friend of the podcast.

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• Instagram: @sharmanian
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• YouTube: @sharmanian

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