KoopCast Double Threshold Workouts for Ultrarunning with Rune Talsnes #234
Sep 12, 2024
Rune Talsnes, a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and consultant for the Norwegian Olympic Federation, dives into double threshold workouts for ultrarunners. He discusses the rise of these workouts and their benefits, especially for endurance athletes. Rune highlights the cultural nuances of endurance training in Scandinavia, sharing insights on the success of athletes like the Ingebrigtsen brothers. The conversation explores optimizing training to enhance performance while reducing injury risk, emphasizing tailored approaches for individual needs.
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Double Threshold Training Explained
- Double threshold workouts involve splitting one long threshold session into two shorter sessions in a day.
- This method stems from the Norwegian endurance training philosophy and has gained much attention recently.
Scandinavian Endurance Research Roots
- Scandinavian countries have deep-rooted traditions in endurance sports research and practice.
- Collaboration between academia and sports practice and a history in cross-country skiing help explain the region's research output.
Role of Threshold Training
- Threshold training targets moderate intensity and fractional utilization of VO2 max or threshold pace.
- It complements low- and high-intensity training to build aerobic endurance capacity effectively.