Progressing Training and Varying Stimuli
Elisabeth explains the importance of continually progressing training over time and providing different stimuli to the body for optimal adaptations. She emphasizes the cyclical nature of training, including cutback weeks and recovery periods, and discusses how different run durations and intensities require varying amounts of recovery time.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e08 Runner Q&A with Coach Elisabeth
Related Questions
I have a question about the episode 313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Understanding Runner's Training. There is a fine line between training optimally and overtraining, and the goalposts are always moving as our bodies change and find themselves in different states day-to-day. Why is it important to understand overtraining, and what are the consequences of stepping over that line?
How do long runs fit into training plans?