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The Strength Running Podcast

Off-Season vs. Base Training vs. Pre-Season with 2:34 Marathoner Matt Meyer

Nov 9, 2023
Matt Meyer, a sub-elite runner and running coach, discusses the benefits of pre-season training.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pre-season training is a time to gradually build and work on weaknesses, not slack off.
  • Setting specific and measurable goals during the pre-season helps structure training and provide motivation.

Deep dives

The Importance of Pre-Season Training

In this episode of the Strength Running Podcast, host Coach Jason Fitzgerald discusses the significance of pre-season training in running. He emphasizes that the pre-season is not a time to take long breaks or slack off, but rather a time to gradually build and work on weaknesses. He highlights the importance of setting pre-season goals and using this time to focus on specific areas such as strength, endurance, or speed. By structuring the pre-season in a deliberate and progressive manner, runners can lay a solid foundation for their upcoming training cycles.

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