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runner's high

Runner’s High – Why You Shouldn’t Chase It

The runner’s high is a welcome side-effect of endurance training. A fleeting reward for prolonged activities in the moderate intensity zone. But the runner’s high shouldn’t be the arbiter around which you plan your training week.  “Feeling good in the moment is NOT a great reference point for effective, healthy training.” The real goal of …

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VO2max workouts

The 5 Best VO2max Workouts for Runners

VO2max workouts are incredibly effective at producing fitness gains. Although VO2max alone is no stand-in for race performance, no fast times are possible without a high maximal aerobic capacity.  “VO2max workouts are incredibly effective at producing fitness gains.” This article focuses on the practical application of different types of VO2 max workouts. If you want …

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steady-state runs

Steady-State Runs & High-End Aerobic Training

Steady-state runs are high-end aerobic runs that are in proximity to your marathon pace. They are potent, time-efficient, and easier to recover from than threshold runs. And yet, steady-state runs are often overlooked by runners.  “Steady-state runs are high-end aerobic workouts.” If you deploy steady-state runs strategically in your training plan, you develop the necessary …

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hill training

4 Effective Hill Training Workouts for Runners

Hill training is a mainstay of the Kenyan and Ethiopian running regimen for good reason. Running hills develops power and protects against injuries.  “Hill training adds power to your stride and protects against injuries.” This article covers four distinct hill workouts that improve your performance in different ways to make you a faster runner. But …

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