Optimizing Training Balance
Elisabeth and Brian discuss the importance of balancing easy and hard running in training, emphasizing the need for recovery and learning from hard workouts. They also touch on the frequency of including lactate threshold work in a training plan, with Brian suggesting a maximum of 10% and considering individual mileage and experience levels.In this clip
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I'm training for a half marathon, and I run about 20 miles per week. What is the best way to do a threshold run?
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