Relaxed Performance
Chris highlights the power of relaxed training, sharing how a less aggressive approach led to personal bests for his group. Mario emphasizes the importance of trust in the coach-athlete relationship, using Kipchoge as a prime example of how consistent training at 90% can yield success. They discuss the American mentality of overachieving in workouts versus the effectiveness of sticking to prescribed paces for long-term gains.In this clip
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Episode 68 | Tyler McCandless
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