Measuring Training Effectiveness
The discussion highlights the relationship between pace and physiological responses during workouts, emphasizing that many runners mistakenly equate success with maintaining a specific pace. As fatigue sets in, the focus should shift from external metrics like speed to internal variables such as heart rate and lactate levels, particularly in the early training phases. As competition approaches, however, performance metrics become crucial for achieving specific goals, illustrating the dynamic nature of training strategies throughout the season.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s4/e13 Double Threshold Training, aka "The Norwegian Method" with Dr. Phil Batterson, MS, PhD
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How do I determine my threshold pace as discussed in the episode 313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Training for Effort?
How do I determine my threshold pace in the episode 313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Training for Effort?