Stop doubting yourself and become a better runner | running tips with an Olympian

In this video we discuss tips on how to be a better runner, and each week we take your questions from the comments below, and answer as best we can.

These tips come from 15-20 years as a professional runner, and hopefully you can use these tips to improve your running and race results.

This is a must-see video for all runners looking to improve their performance and make running a more enjoyable experience. Stephen Scullion, a seasoned runner and expert in the field, shares his wealth of knowledge and tips to help you tackle common running challenges and make your runs effortless. Whether you're struggling with motivation, technique, or simply finding the right gear, Stephen has got you covered. So, if you're ready to take your running to the next level, hit that play button and join us for this informative and inspiring guide to effortless running with Stephen Scullion!

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[SamsaraRevolves]

My mind wanted to struggle during today's workout. I used your mantra: "I am an animal. I have a world class running economy." I know that last part is a lie, but fake it till you make it! Thanks for being a positive influence Scully. 🤘

[Rowrun]

Could you talk about running on different terrains and the benefits? How often should we run on grass, trails or sand as opposed to concrete roads?

[damodaraomalley]

Brother this ain't running.. this is life saving guruism 🏆🙌

[SwolePatrol_]

How much base training do professional runners do? What does it look like?

[scottburrell]

Your videos are getting better and better and BETTER Stephen! It was a saturated market, runners on YouTube but you've come in and gone to the top of that market.

Youre different to any of the others and its a very good different.

Thank you!

[whitestuff]

Training for Copenhagen in April, aiming to get into 3.30s, nothing like Olympic level but using your advice to get me through the "hard" parts ("this isn't hard, this is running, this is fun, it's not life and death") I fell on an easy run today, off on trails, tripped and literally ate dirt. Spat it out and kept going. That's a trivial inconvenience, as you say some people can't just step out the door and run.

[aeshna]

After watching one of your videos, not so long ago, I thought, OK, that's the first time, when a runner's tips, approach, and a professional one, feels like my own experiences, which nobody, including coaches, could understand so far. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on training!

[stevencologne]

Without having Stephen Scullion as a personal coach, this is about as close as it gets via Youtube. Gems.

[daddycox]

From one Irish lad to another this showed up today, I needed this opening line. Long run bonk 3 weeks out from my race.

[ersinmehmet]

When an athlete is showing you the truths, the facts, the good and the bad days, the psychology and the mental health side of a tough and gruelling process, you can only support them as much as the transparency which they are showing us in their videos… which for Scully is 100% - Thank you 🙏 keep up the great content!

Here’s an idea for your next video:

What’s the best way to train for a race which will be hilly?

Let’s say a few small hills at the beginning and the middle, with a large hill towards the end.

Ersin

[Johnny_Hopper]

Ex pro Moto dude here with alot of injuries been watching your stuff and it has helped thank you sir

[tjbowden]

Fliping hell !! That's a great intro

[mirser]

🤯Love your response to that hypothetical question! 2:16-2:18 marathon one week from now! Amazing! My recent PR is 1 hour slower than that! 🤯
Inspirational though! Gives me motivation to keep improving!

[sxyward]

I'm entering the final stages of my marathon build up (it's been a long one). Stumbled across your channel a month or so ago and made a few changes to my training as a result of watching it. Love the honesty and the realness of your videos

[dopmd]

Loving the content - new to running and my goal was just to run 5km and has now moved to getting my time down to 30min and below. Mindset is what beats me up the most so the mental resilience and being kind to yourself is what is resonating the most with me as well as all of the great training tips. Loving following your journey to Paris mate - this Aussie will be cheering for the luck of the Irish when you get there.

[terrycosgrove]

Excellent video Stephen, love your honesty

[gokiwi]

Awesome channel thanks for putting some great videos up, allowing us rookie runners to learn some skills ✅🙏🏃🏽‍♂️🌿👊🏼👣🥳

[jeffreybeatty]

Totally LOVE your transparency and humble, honest way of sharing your running lifestyle. Thank you!

[hobbyjogger]

That intro hyped me up for today's run 🏃

[marcwaddingham]

Your like a breath of fresh air on here really relate to your videos 👍