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Sub threshold training
Lactate & Threshold, Podcast, Run & Train With Me

The 20-Minute Zone That Makes You Faster (Most Runners Skip It)

*Disclaimer*: This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor, nutritionist, dietician, physical/physio therapist, psychologist, personal AI, or any other medical professional.  If you want to go further with this information, you should consult […]

12 x 400 workout for runners
Podcast, Run & Train With Me, Vo2 Max & Intervals

If You Can’t Do This Speed Workout, You’re Not as Fit as You Think

Looking for a cheat code to get pretty fit without suffering? Welcome to the easiest of the hard workout sessions for runners: the 12×400 interval workout. This routine is a favorite of mine because it boosts your VO2 max, improves […]

Zone Two Running Test
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast, Run & Train With Me, Train With Me

Zone 2 Training Is Useless Without This One Test | MAF Test

A Simple Way to Track Your Aerobic Gains (and Catch Issues Before They Sneak Up on You) Using a heart rate monitor isn’t just about checking numbers to see if you’re “in the zone” or hitting some vague target. It’s […]

injury free 5K training
Podcast, Run & Train With Me

I Quit Marathon Training and Got Faster

Look, I’ve been running for 30 years. And for the first time, I’m doing something I never thought I’d admit: I’m basically skipping long runs in my training. For decades, I was slogging out half marathons and marathons, feeling smashed […]

Podcast, Run & Train With Me, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

How a Fast Finish Changed Everything for My Marathon Training

Long runs aren’t just about racking up miles. They’re actually dress rehearsals for how much suck you can handle on race day. One of the best hacks, though, is to end your long run with a little kick. Not a […]

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