Training methods of Ethiopian runners with Michael Crawley | EP#275

Michael Crawley is a 2h20min marathon runner who has competed internationally for Scotland and Great Britain, and he is assistant professor in social anthropology at Durham University. Michael spent 15 months in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, running with a group of professional runners and observing their training and their lives. The result of this experience is Michael's first book, "Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia". 

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-"A day in the life" of Ethiopian runners

-What a typical training week looks like

-Key workouts for the Ethiopians 

-The importance of the environment and terrain (altitude, "magic air", special surfaces, forests,...)

-The group effect - the importance of training together in an individual sport

-Mindset and psychology of the Ethiopians

-What can Western, non-professional runners and triathletes learn and implement from professional runners in Ethiopia? 

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Michael's Twitter, and Instagram
• Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia - Michael's book
• Run training of Kipchoge, Farah and Rudisha with Matt Fox of Sweat Elite | EP#195
• All Running-related episodes on That Triathlon Show

 

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CONTACT:

Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.