Lessons From 30 Years of Running I Wish I Knew Sooner

Lessons from My Younger Self: Insights for AthletesReflections on training, nutrition, and performance from the past.What would you tell your younger self if you could go back in time?In this video, I sit down with one of my athletes and explore that exact question—looking back on 30 years of training and the lessons I wish I had learned sooner. From mileage experiments and controlled workouts to fueling, gut health, reverse fatigue sessions, and the critical role of sleep, these are the insights that still matter today.In this video we cover:-Why extreme volume swings can hold you back (and what consistency actually looks like)-The power of slowing down in workouts to improve lactate threshold-Why fueling is never guesswork—and how underfueling shows up in injuries-The underrated role of probiotics, prebiotics, and smart nutrition timing-Defining easy, steady, and threshold paces more clearly-A “reverse fatigue” workout method that teaches your body to run fast when tired-Why sleep may be the highest-return recovery tool you’re underusingWhether you’re a competitive runner, a masters athlete, or simply someone chasing long-term progress, these lessons can help you train smarter and stay healthier.What would you tell your younger self? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear.If this resonated, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next one.#Running #MastersAthletes #EnduranceTraining #RunningTips #AthleteMindset #TrainingInsights #FuelingForPerformance #SleepForAthletesGive