On Coaching with Magness & Marcus Double Threshold Training: Applying to Track, Cross-Country, and Marathon
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Jun 10, 2025 Explore the fascinating concept of double threshold training and its applications in track, cross country, and marathons. Discover how historical insights shape modern training techniques and the importance of personalized intensity management. Learn about the balance of threshold workouts in an athlete's cycle and the nuances of aerobic training for distance runners. Gain insights into optimizing training sessions tailored to specific runner types, ensuring enhanced performance while minimizing injury risks.
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Double Threshold Builds Fitness Over Time
- Double threshold training compounds aerobic fitness with frequent moderate stimulus.
- It's not about perfection but accumulating time below fatigue thresholds for sustainable gains.
Altitude Threshold Mishap Anecdote
- Steve Magness recalls a harsh altitude threshold workout gone wrong.
- Early pacing mistakes led to suffering; a lesson in managing effort below threshold is vital.
Build Double Session Capacity First
- Build capacity by running twice daily before starting double threshold workouts.
- Gradually introduce threshold intensity into one of the runs to adapt safely and effectively.