In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive deep into the concept of double threshold training. They discuss its application to track, cross country, and marathon training, and highlight different implementation strategies for various running events. The episode includes a historical perspective on double threshold training, detailed practical advice on how to introduce and periodize it, and guidelines for tailoring it to different types of runners. The hosts emphasize the importance of careful integration into training programs and how this type of training can serve different roles depending on the athlete’s goals and the time of the season. The session wraps up with insights on maintaining and supporting aerobic capacity using double threshold work, especially for advanced athletes.
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