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121. Eliud Kipchoge's Marathon Training, Running as a Power Sport, and Aging Superpowers!

Some Work, All Play

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Optimizing Training for Performance Gains

The chapter explores the challenges faced by non-responders in sports, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in coaching and honest communication between coach and athlete. It discusses the significance of customizing workouts based on individual metrics and the value of lower intensity runs for sustainable improvement. Additionally, it delves into elite marathon training methods, highlighting the balance between intensity, volume, rest, and incorporating hill running and massage therapy.

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