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Nov 19, 2025 56 min

How Road Running Makes You a Better Trail Runner

from Peak Endurance Hosted by Isobel Ross

Are you a trail runner who avoids the road like it’s the plague?In this episode, Ron and I break down one of the biggest mistakes we see in trail and ultra runners: relying on trails alone to build fitness.We get into: • Why road running builds the engine trail runners desperately need • The fitness gaps created by “trail-only” training • How roads make pacing, speed, and long-run efficiency dramatically better • Why even elite trail runners spend a big chunk of time on pavement • The ideal balance of road vs trail for peak performance If you want to climb stronger, descend smoother, race faster, and stop feeling “stuck,” this episode gives you the honest truth. Listen in and learn why the best trail performance isn’t built on trails alone.

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