Running with Dr Will

You're Too Smart For an AI Coach (Try THIS)

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The 4 Stage of Running (And Where to Focus)

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I Trained Like Jakob Ingebrigtsen For A Month - Here's What I Learned

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Why Don't You Run Slower?

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Why Jakob Ingebrigtsen Is Impressed with Regular Runners

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Why Energy Matters More in a Marathon

It’s time to look at the marathon differently. Get my free guide + calculator to accurately set your threshold pace, heart rate, and power and training zones. https://l

My ABCS to Running PBs Training Framework

My ABCS training framework was built on years of trial and error, research, and more error. Threshold and Zones 'How-To' Guide: ⁠https://drwilloconnor.com/training-zone

Part Two - My Thoughts On Excessive Carbohydrate Intakes For Running

An even more science-backed explanation of my previous podcast and video, "My Thoughts on Excessive Carbohydrate Intakes for Running" You can find my training zones "how

Six Changes That Made Me a Faster Runner

I’ve made every mistake on my quest to become a faster runner. These are six of the most impactful changes I’ve made. Threshold and Zones 'How-To' Guide: https://drwillo

My Thoughts on Excessive Carbohydrate Intakes

Sports scientists have consistently shown that the mean upper limit of exogenous (supplemented) carbohydrate oxidation rates is 1.5 g/min or 90 g/hr. Yet, we're hearing r

Everything You NEED to Know About Training Zones

You can find my training zones "how-to" guide here https://link.drwillo.com/zones-podcast

Why Your Legs Get Sore Running

Look who's back! I'm playing around with Spotify's video features. Let's see how it works out. Join my Run Club here https://link.drwillo.com/Run-Club-Podcast

Carb loading, heart rate data, running power, Garmin insights and more - Your Questions Answered

Answering a bunch of questions sent through by a client of mine. Follow my training blog - https://substack.com/@drwilloconnor Use my training zones calculator https:/

Leveraging the Power Duration Curve to Evolve from an Ultramarathoner to a Track Beast

A few weeks back, I wrote about how I’m giving up on ultrarunning to pursue a new challenge - running fast.  What do I mean by “running fast”? My ultimate dream goal is

Finish Time Training Plans Aren't Good

I got a message on Instagram from a guy with a goal of running under 1:50 for the half. He asked if he should adjust his 1:45hr half marathon training plan or leave it th

2:37 Run-Walk Marathon (new PB) - Walking Isn't Cheating (Part Two)

I did it! I used the run-walk method to run my fastest marathon - 2:37:49. I'm seriously struggling to wrap my head around how I walked for 6 minutes and still got a PB. 

Run-Walk Marathon Method - Can I Beat My Run-Walk 2-45? (Part One)

Trying not to walk in a marathon isn't noble. It's potentially detrimental! I've run-walked a 2:45 marathon, and I'm planning to run-walk a lot faster in my next marathon

My New Running Coach is an AI - Should Yours Be Too?

I’ve been getting coached by an AI via the Athletica platform, and as much as it pains me to admit it, my AI coach is really good.  TL:DR. If you’re a keen data geek int

Zone 2 Low Heart Rate Running IS FASTER! How to do it the RIGHT WAY

🛑 Stop ignoring your data ⌚, and start using that expensive wrist computer to optimise your running. 🏃 Heart Rate ❤️‍ running is the easiest way to build your base fitn

Running 100 Mile Weeks Isn't The Answer - Training Load w/ Derek Dalzell from Coros

If you think running more is your answer to your next PB, you are most likely wrong. 79% of runners end up injured AND running more than 65 km (40 miles) per week is ass