#125: Sara Hall's Advice For Non-Elite Runners

About this episode

Sara Hall shares her insights on marathon training and running longevity for non-elite runners.

Thanks to Heavenly Heat Saunas and Somnos Lab for sponsoring this video! Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO | Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com . Sarah Hall is one of the fastest American marathon runners in history, running 2:20 in her late 30s and continuing to compete at an elite level into her 40s. She is a mother of 4 and married to marathon legend Ryan Hall. In this conversation, she shares key lessons on marathon training, running longevity, mental strength, failure, and how to enjoy the process of becoming a stronger, healthier runner. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://youtu.be/en4w0-RpWgk Chapters: 0:00 — Intro 1:28 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship 2:36 — Writing For the Love of the Grind 5:08 — 30 years of running lessons 8:57 — The most common runner mistakes 13:26 — How running can become a form of service 16:05 — Strength training, Ryan Hall, and trails 20:08 — Somnus Lab Sponsorship 21:05 — The London Marathon 28:05 — Staying calm under pressure 32:34 — How Sarah thinks about failure 38:00 — Training intensity and intuition 41:55 — Rest, pizza, and…

People in this episode

Host: Floris Gierman

Guest: Sara Hall

Topics covered

• marathon training
• running longevity
• mental strength
• failure
• health
• fitness

Keywords

• marathon
• running advice
• training tips
• mental strength
• fitness
• health

Sponsors

Heavenly Heat Saunas, Somnus Lab

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