The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon The Marathon Part 3 - An Introduction to elite marathon training and racing.
Aug 12, 2022
Delve into the fascinating world of elite marathon training with insights on warm weather and altitude training. Discover Aoife Cooke's inspiring transition from club runner to Olympian, including her intensive training in Kenya. Learn about the nuances of heat adaptation and the importance of tailored training plans. John shares strategies for combining altitude training with heat exposure, and discusses critical race-day execution factors that can make or break an athlete's performance. Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the art of marathon running!
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Spain Warm-Weather Training Camp
- John ran a warm-weather training camp in La Villa Horsia, Spain to prepare emerging athlete Kate Drew and other stablemates.
- The camp combined early runs, track sessions, drills, and recovery practices and produced PBs and strong adaptation to heat.
Sex Differences In Heat Adaptation
- Women may take slightly longer to adapt to heat, so monitor progress and allow extra time for adaptations.
- Kate adapted well and posted a 27-second 5000m PB soon after returning from Spain.
Aoife Cooke's Rapid Transformation
- Majella described transforming Aoife Cooke from a 2:46ish runner to 2:32 within ten months by changing training structure and targeted speed work.
- He used hill blasts to unlock fast-twitch fibres and progressed Aoife to 10x1k at 3:20 pace, enabling huge marathon gains.