Building Endurance
Elisabeth and Phil discuss the importance of starting slow and gradually building endurance to prevent injuries and maximize long-term success in running. They emphasize the need to avoid overestimating fitness levels and the value of having a coach or mentor to guide beginners. Patience and steady progress are key to achieving running goals.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e20 Muscle Fatigue & What Causes It with Dr. Phil Batterson, PhD (@criticalO2)
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