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Two engines of running
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast, Start Here

What Running Actually Does To Your Body (No One Talks About This)

*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 […]

how to run a faster 10K
Podcast, Racing, Start Here

You’re Doing 10K Training Wrong, And It’s Keeping You Stuck

I recently ran a 10K I honestly had no business racing. No taper, not fully trained, eight weeks from my half marathon A race. It wasn’t a perfect race by any means, but it taught me something important. I used […]

running energy systems explained
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast

Why the Same Pace Feels Easy 1 Day and Death the Next

You’re out on your usual route. Same loop. Same pace. Same effort. You’re crushing it. Low heart rate, smooth stride, feeling like that runner in the Nike commercial. Three days later? Same you. Same route. Same pace. But this time […]

Tempo run training tips
Lactate & Threshold, Podcast, Start Here

You’ve Been Doing Tempo Runs Wrong This Whole Time

The what, why, when and how of tempo runs. Tempo runs are essential for boosting your race times and daily running routine. They are a critical bridge between aerobic endurance efforts (80% easy running) and high-intensity training (20% hard running). […]

DLake Deliberates, Podcast, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

Can This Secret Workout Actually Predict Your Race Time? | Rosario 800s

Rosario 800s are basically Yasso 800s with a bit more bite to mimic the mental fatigue that marathons put you in toward the last 10km (6 miles). Created by elite marathon coach, Ben Rosario, they are modified (and I think […]

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