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Article · Aug 18, 2026

Record-Setting Ultramarathoner and Run Coach David Roche Says the Secret to Late-Race Performance Isn’t Longer Runs—It’s Downhill Training

How to add fast descents to your training and why it’s so beneficial to durability.

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Runner's World Record-Setting Ultramarathoner and Run Coach David Roche Says the Secret to Late-Race Performance Isn’t Longer Runs—It’s Downhill Training