evokecast #122 Questions From UTMB: Part 2 How We Train And Why
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Sep 22, 2025 Coach Scott Johnston dives into the intricacies of training for endurance athletes in light of their recent UTMB success. He breaks down muscular endurance and explains its evolution from past training theories. The podcast delves into the concept of anti-glycolytic training, discussing methods to maximize aerobic performance. Johnston also shares practical guidelines for implementing resistance training while emphasizing how to balance glycolytic and aerobic workouts for optimal endurance. Discover the secrets behind what sets high-performing athletes apart!
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Strength Endurance Before Threshold Work
- Renato Canova prioritized strength endurance before developing the anaerobic threshold for years in his athletes.
- This echoed the muscular endurance concept linking strength endurance to improved threshold speed.
Train The Motor Units You Use
- Train the exact motor units you need by repeating sport-specific contractions many times to induce adaptation.
- Prioritize specificity: practice the movement patterns and speeds your race requires.
Size Principle Explains Fatigue Limits
- The size principle means slow, fatigue-resistant fibers are recruited first while faster, less enduring fibers join as speed increases.
- Faster speeds therefore have shorter sustainable durations because recruited fibers have lower endurance.
