The Progress Theory

Check out Episode 1.2 of the Progress Theory podcast as @freddiereadhead and @thepricep discuss how they developed their running programme for their 5km/10km sub 20/40 challenge. The episode starts with the boys reflecting on the first 2 weeks of training, how they have found the programme so far. Then they get stuck into how the programme was developed.This episode covers:- Phil guides us through why he chose a 6 day training cycle over a typical 7 day training week- How Pareto's law provides the basis of balancing a programme made up of slow, long runs, intervals and tempo runs.- Polarised training, a structure involving a balance of shorter, faster sessions and longer, slower sessions, is discussed.- How running volume and intensity changes over the 8 weeks leading up to the re-test.- How having an understanding of your programme and the scientific principles behind it helps training with intent.Check it out. Like and subscribe to the Progress Theory Podcast.

Check the latest Progress Theory podcast as @freddiereadhead and @thepricep set out their first challenge. In this episode: . • Freddie and Phil lay down the rules for the challenge. • Discuss the determinants of endurance performance. What makes some endurance runners better than others? • Introduce potential training zones based on understanding how the body utilises different energy systems. . Follow their journey as they train for this challenge. Want to improve your 5km and 10km? Get involved and join in.

Welcome to episode 1 of the Progress Theory Podcast.   In this episode, Freddie Readhead and Dr Phil Price reflect on Freddie's  'Stairway to the Stratosphere' challenge, where Freddie ascended and  descended his staircase 3,846 times, the equivalent height of sea level  to Earth's the stratosphere (10 vertical kilometres). Freddie and Phil discuss how this challenge came about and how it eventually lead them to  start up the 'Progress Theory Podcast'. We believe that with the right  knowledge, preparation and mindset, you are able to take on any  challenge, regardless of what discipline, format, distance, time or prior experience. Fundamentally, it's about creating a culture of small wins, marginal gains and consistent progress towards a specific goal.   In our first episode we discuss Freddie's training programme and cover topics such as:  * Strategy - How Freddie broke down the number of flights of stairs  needed per hour to reach The Stratosphere in a 48 hour window.  *Problem Solving - How Freddie used the training climbs for the  challenge to identify areas which could potential cause problems.  *Training Methods - How Freddie used a gradual approach to his training,  hoping to expose his body to the stresses and physical demands of  climbing stairs for long periods of time.  * Strength and Conditioning - How Phil programmed Freddie's strength  training to focus on developing key physical qualities necessary for the  climb.  * Reflection - What would Freddie change about his preparation for the  climb and overall thoughts about the climb itself.      Check it out, like and subscribe.    Progress Theory.