THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST An Inside Look At How Double Threshold Training Turned Andreas Almgren Into One Of The Greatest Runners In The World (12:44 5k) + Lessons From Doing Workouts With Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Jul 3, 2025
Andreas Almgren, a Swedish distance runner with impressive records, shares his extraordinary journey from injury to elite athlete. He delves into his transformative training methods, particularly double threshold training, which shifted his approach and enhanced his performance. Listeners will learn about his rigorous weekly running schedule, dietary habits, and even the insights gained from training alongside Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Almgren's story is a compelling blueprint of resilience in pursuing running excellence.
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Build Aerobic Engine With Controlled Thresholds
- Do build large aerobic fitness with controlled high-mileage threshold work rather than excessive high-intensity sessions.
- Measure lactate and stay in the right zone to gain fitness without breaking down.
Thresholds Beat Repeated Lactic Damage
- Switching from frequent high-intensity lactic work to high-volume controlled intensity can resolve chronic stress-injury problems.
- Almgren credits the threshold model with breaking a cycle of stress fractures and unlocking his later performances.
Periodize Thresholds Around Racing
- Plan double-threshold volume in base then taper threshold work into race-specific sessions during competition.
- Rebuild aerobic base after races to prepare for major championships.