Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast Become a Faster Runner WITHOUT Risking Injury | Ep 516
Nov 20, 2024
Dive into winter run training strategies tailored for triathletes! Discover how to build a strong base for the spring running season with effective structure and pacing. Learn about baseline testing to track your progress and the nine-minute run/one-minute walk method to enhance your endurance. Uncover tips for avoiding injuries while maximizing your performance, ensuring that you can run faster and healthier. Perfect your technique and optimize your training routine to make strides in your fitness!
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Effective Submaximal Run Testing
- Use a 45-minute submaximal run at M-PACE as a baseline test for winter running fitness.
- Repeat the test every eight weeks to track heart rate efficiency improvements at the same pace.
Outdoor Looped Course for Testing
- Conduct baseline run tests outdoors on a flat loop to maintain repeatability and reliable heart rate data.
- Avoid treadmills as indoor heat skews heart rate results, reducing test comparability.
Consistency Beats Intensity in Running
- Running fitness primarily comes from consistent training, not frequent hard efforts.
- Triathletes gain aerobic and interval improvements mainly from bike training, easing run intensity.