Also note how little hard running was needed to be the best version of myself: maximum one hard run per week. This is not a universal truth, it’s just my capacity. Better athletes can do more, but copying their training won’t do us any good if we cannot assimilate the work. Always ask yourslef, do I have the capacity to do ____ (whatever is hip today)? Or should I just stick to the basics and do less, more consistently, until my capacity has increased? Often, the answer is the latter.