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Zone 2 Running Masterclass: When & When NOT to Run in Zone 2

Posted November 1, 2024
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Zone 2 running is having a moment. Every running influencer and longevity expert loves running in Zone 2. But why is it so valuable? And when is it NOT a good idea?

You can see the threshold for Zone …

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The Endurance Episode: Zach Bitter on How to Push the Boundaries of Endurance

Posted January 25, 2024
BY Christine

Do you want to have a monster aerobic engine? No matter what your level of experience, lessons from Zach Bitter will help you build volume safely and implement intensity to get the most from your training miles.

For runners …

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TrainingPeaks Founder Dirk Friel on AI, the Future of Coaching, and New Tech for Runners

Posted January 18, 2024
BY Christine

Ready or not, artificial intelligence is here to stay and having an impact on all areas of our lives, including our athletic endeavors. When used appropriately, AI can assist coaches in enabling endurance athletes to get the most from …

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Power, Speed Development, and “Output” with Coach David Roche

Posted January 7, 2024
BY Christine

Power is a metric that runners rarely examine, but in practice it can have a major impact on your training. Coach David Roche breaks down this concept so you can better understand how it relates to your running.

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Phil Batterson, PhD Interviews Jason: Training Philosophy, Strength Workouts, and the Art vs. Science of Coaching

Posted December 21, 2023
BY Christine

The tables get turned on this episode and Jason is interviewed by last week’s guest, Phil Batterson! From training philosophies to the art of coaching, we cover a lot of ground!

The physicality of running is obvious to …

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How to Improve the 3 Running Thresholds (Z2, LT, and VO2 Max), with Phil Batterson, PhD

Posted December 14, 2023
BY Christine

Many runners have heard of lactate threshold (AKA, tempo running), but most are probably unaware that there are two more thresholds that play an important role in training! We’ll help you understand all three from both a physiologic …

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Grayson Murphy on Threshold Love, VO2 Max Disdain, and “Lifetime Mileage”

Posted November 30, 2023
BY Christine

If you’re not already familiar with Grayson Murphy, you will be soon! Grayson’s talent, work ethic, and positive energy have created a force to be reckoned with in the running world.

Some runners love the length and challenge of …

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Off-Season vs. Base Training vs. Pre-Season with 2:34 Marathoner Matt Meyer

Posted November 9, 2023
BY Christine

Everyone needs down time from hard training to prevent injury and burnout. Learning how to plan your running during this off season can lead to a much more successful race season!

While it may seem like it’s just semantics, …

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5 Must Do 5k Workouts for Speed and Endurance

Posted August 4, 2023
BY Christine

Running fast is fun (and running fast in short shorts is even better!). And with the right 5k workouts in your training plan, you’ll succeed at running a new Personal Best!

For newer runners, the 5k distance is often …

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Supercharged Endurance Training for Aerobic Gains

Posted July 11, 2023
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Show me any runner and I’ll show you a runner that wants more endurance! That means how we structure our endurance training will be key to our success as distance runners.

Endurance is important for runners because it allows …

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