6 Principles of Base Building for Endurance Runners

Trail Talk by Rock Creek Runner - A podcast by Doug Hay | Trail and Ultra Running Advice | Training Tips and Strategies

You don't need no stink'n base building, right? Wrong. In today's episode, I discuss the importance of a base building cycle before your next training plan starts, and the 6 principles I follow to make sure it's worth my time. Whether you're training for a half marathon, marathon, or ultramarathon, focusing on building your base mileage and endurance before race specific training is key to a successful and injury free race.