Designing High Intensity Interval Training for Middle Distance Athletes

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance and nuances of high intensity interval training for middle distance athletes. They emphasize the need for specific and targeted workouts that blend speed and endurance, sharing various examples and variations. The hosts highlight the importance of manipulating variables such as rest intervals, distances, paces, and recovery in order to create an optimal training stimulus. They discuss the physiological effects of these workouts, including increasing mitochondrial content and lactate tolerance. The episode also emphasizes the need for responsive coaching, paying attention to cues and adjusting the workouts as needed for individual athletes. Overall, the hosts highlight the complexity and art of designing effective high intensity interval training for middle distance athletes.