On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

Episode 136: Hitting the Wall- Navigating Fatigue in Longer Races

Jun 21, 2021
The podcast explores the concept of hitting the wall in longer races, discussing the physiological reasons for fatigue and how to overcome it. It delves into topics such as acidosis tolerance, training lactate as a fuel source, the importance of hill training, and the role of walking in distance runner training.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Hitting the Wall in Longer Races
01:38 • 4min
3
Understanding Acidosis and Hitting the Wall in Exercise
05:45 • 4min
4
Survival Mechanisms and Acidosis Tolerance
09:31 • 9min
5
Training Lactate as a Fuel Source for Marathoners
18:27 • 20min
6
The Importance of Hills and Fuel Utilization in Training
38:00 • 20min
7
Casual Conversation and Upcoming Topic Preview
58:29 • 2min
8
The Importance of Walking in the Training of Distance Runners
01:00:03 • 3min