TTOM Limited Series | Episode 2 - Everything you need to know about training for the TTOM.
Feb 15, 2023•43 min
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Episode description
Tackling the TTOM is a bucket list event for 1000’s of runners world wide. In fact 29000 participants are expected to hit the streets of Cape Town for the 2023 weekend running festival.
But how do you know if you’re ready for an ultra marathon? And surely you’ve heard of the dreaded climb up Constantianek straight after Champan’s Peak?
In this episode Nic and Davey get into the specifics of training for the TTOM, they cover:
- The different phases of a training plan.
- How to ensure your training is “specific” to the race.
- The theory of tapering.
- Common mistakes made by social and newbie runners.
- Cadence, the model of conscious/competence and how to become a mindful runner.
Don’t forget to submit your questions for the Q&A episode to: info@makingarunner.co.za
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