This isn’t your typical clickbait-y “smash a marathon PR with just 3 runs a week” take. In one of our all-time favorite episodes, we're bringing back an insightful conversation with coach and elite mountain runner Kim Nedeau, who dives into how endurance athletes can thrive with a low run volume, high overall training volume approach.

Whether you're managing injury, burnout, or just looking to train smarter, this episode is packed with practical insights for making every mile (and every cross-training session) count.

What You'll Learn:

What is "low run volume/high training volume" training?
Who this training framework is best for
Manipulating training intensity distribution with lower running volume and higher cross-training volume
"But isn't more mileage always better?"
How is this framework different from multisport, i.e. triathlon, training?
Ways to configure a training week in this framework
How we're seeing more competitive and elite runners excel on lower run volume with high training volume

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Kim Nedeau, CES

(07:37) Transitioning to Low Volume Training

(11:01) Alternative Training Methods

(14:06) Determining Cross-Training Duration & Intensity

(20:24) Alternative Training vs Easy Runs in Zone 2

(27:51) Running Volume is Relative

(31:54) Sustainability in Training

(35:47) The Benefits of Alternative Exercise

(42:55) Minimum Running Frequency

(49:00) The Importance of Consistency

(51:24) Measuring Effort in Alternative Training Methods

(01:00:23) How to Measure Progress

Meet Kim:

Website: https://traininginclined.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimnedeau_traininginclined/?hl=en

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Research & production assistance by Sophie van Leeuwen

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