8 Reasons You're Running Slow (And How To Fix Them): Break Your Running Slump & Get Off That Plateau

Does it feel like your running is going nowhere? Does it feel like you're training harder than ever but you're simply not improving? Sport Scientists, Lindsey Parry, Shona Hendricks, Devlin Eyden and Coach, Markus van Niekerk break down 8 reasons why you may be struggling to get faster...

Please let us know in the comments below which one (or more) of them you think is causing your slump?

What's in this video:
00:22 What pace should you be running at in training?
01:00 What happens if you don't run your easy runs easy enough?
03:32 The golden thread that ties everything together
05:05 Too much or too little mileage...
06:59 You run what you eat
08:36 When to fuel for runners
10:51 Get faster without running...
12:38 How to prevent running injuries
13:04 Sleep for runners is often overlooked
14:56 How to sleep better as a runner

[SCRNDOOB]

I’m think it’s because I’m 270lbs😅 Used to be 340 though so I’m getting better and faster every day…

[martinsudut]

I'm getting back into running and your videos helped me remember the important aspects of running. Not so much of trying to run fast but including the fuel and running slow. At 70, I feel I still have it and it is encouraging that there is still hope for me. I 'm typically running 6 days at an easier pace to build strength. As I progress I will include my speed work. I get at least 8-9 hours of sleep and I am eating clean both prior, and after my runs. Thanks for the information and glad I found your channel.

[sjb]

Menopause, night sweats....not conducive to someone who already struggles with staying asleep. No matter how soon I cutoff caffiene or stop drinking fluids. After a certain point I'm awake, my mind is racing with random thoughts and it takes an hour or more to get back to sleep! Just to sleep more than 3 hours in a row would be heaven!

[txc]

Myself, I lived ~exactly what these guys are describing in the 90s and *they are ~100 correct in my running* during these days without the net and all this ~instant feedback. In a nutshell, I trained too hard everyday, not realizing that my ~recovery run was actually hard; meaning my heart rate for by recovery day was too high and I did not recover any.
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On a recovery day, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO WALK, keep you HR at the correct rate for your body to actually recover or you will not make any gains plus risk injury.

[robdecotrealtor]

Excellent video! I'm advanced, self trained, 53 yrs old at the top of my group and I don't see much that is so perfectly relevant. Thank you. subscribe!

[ntsamaikefuwe]

I got some much value from this video. High quality content, you really know your stuff

[Kelly_Ben]

This was an excellent video, full of clearly articulated facts! Glad I found your channel. While I've always known i need to work on my diet, you put it in a way that lit my determination to do so. As far as sleep goes, as a life long insomniac, it's what I struggle with the most. 4-5 hours is average, with 6 being a wonderful night. I like how you approached it, that perfection every night is nice but not realistic/ necessary, just try to have more good nights than bad. That relieves a lot of the stress. I'll try add that to my sleep tricks see if it helps.

[JarrodMast]

Lindsey reached down the camera and spoke to my soul. Busted watching this on my phone at midnight when I should be asleep 🤣
Thanks team, I'm working my way through this list!

[seligseligabc]

Excellent advice. I am terrible with late sleeping & late eating despite knowing how much better I felt before doing the opposite. This has reignited my drive:-).

[Gillibrand]

Very useful video guys…the eight fundamentals that you covered are all so important to maintain and improve.

[txc]

If, you want to improve your running and life, drop your ego and what-you-think-you-know and just do a no-brainer with these guys. They know what they are talking about.

[lawrencesalmeron]

Great advice. Covered all the mistakes I have been making especially about diet and enough sleep.

[sumanthramoodley]

Appreciate the information in this video Coach Parry. I have been wondering why I cannot seem to break through the rut I'm in.
This question might seem odd but can you please explain, why do I feel my pace is fast but when I go through my times p/km then I've actually been going slower?

[George-lzue]

Great video team, really good helpful tips, though I diverge on nutrition as I'm on keto, so endless energy (providing at a pace your body can metabolise) using my own body fat and no lactic acid buildup. Each to their own but this works for me. I am looking forward to doing a few more slower paced runs based on your advice down under in Australia.

[christinawilliams]

Thank you for all the great info. I was listening while I was running and it was giving me great insight. Have a 7 mile run coming up trying to get ready for it.

[cliftonmadden]

I am struggling with just about everything talked about in this great video. I’ll keep trying to get there! Thanks!

[potblack]

Very, very good video..covers all aspects for avid runners/joggers..with excellent and clear advice..thank you👍

[simoncox]

Excellent, really helpful and very clearly presented. Thank you

[brucelynn]

Wonderful information! Thank you so much. I'm somewhat of a nerd at heart and enjoy reading the primary research and peer reviewed journals. Would you be able to provide a list of peer reviewed articles that reinforces the information that you provide in this video? Especially in relation to nutrition after working out and sleep. Either way, you've certainly won me over with your clear, simple and wise advice.

[mmarsbarr]

This video was so thorough yet concise and insightful, learned new things in each area, thank you!