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Lesson 10:
Peaking / Tapering
This lesson emphasizes the importance of maintaining training volume for distance runners during peaking and tapering. It explains why significant volume reductions can lead to detraining, especially for aerobic-dominant races like the 5K. The approach involves making small, strategic adjustments—such as slight mileage reductions or removing a single training day—to ensure peak performance without sacrificing fitness.
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Dr. Derek Leininger’s course, 400-800M Training for HS Athletes, provides an in-depth framework for coaching high school middle-distance runners, focusing on the physiological, technical, and strategic aspects of training. The course begins by breaking down the physiological demands of the 400m and 800m events, covering topics such as energy system utilization, anaerobic and aerobic development...
