Science of Running Episode 159: The Art and Science of Workout Design
Feb 7, 2022
They dig into how rest, interval length, speed and set structure shape training adaptations. The conversation contrasts big-picture philosophy with detailed physiological variables and individual response differences. They describe testing to find each athlete's limiting factor and using repeat workouts as checkpoints. Practical session structure and the balance of art and science in planning training are highlighted.
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Small Workout Tweaks Shift The Adaptation
- Workout variables like interval length, rest, and speed change adaptations dramatically.
- Steve Magness: small tweaks convert a generic "HIIT" session into training for endurance, lactic tolerance, or raw speed depending on the manipulators.
Use Four Questions To Design Each Workout
- Design workouts using four questions: What adaptation, what stimulus, what recovery, and what timing.
- Use those answers to pick session content and frequency tailored to the individual athlete's needs.
Jerry Schumacher On Super Shoes And Individual Response
- John Marcus recounts talking with Jerry Schumacher about super shoes altering athlete responses.
- Schumacher observed some athletes became hyper-responders with shoes while others saw little benefit, changing training approach.
