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Lesson 10:
Fundamental Training Principles
This lesson explores fundamental training principles for distance running, including the importance of oxygen delivery, base training, recovery, consistency, athlete buy-in, patience, and individualization. Coaches share insights on avoiding training mistakes and ensuring runners develop endurance, resilience, and long-term success.
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Dr. Derek Leininger’s Training Distance Runners course offers a deep dive into the key principles of coaching endurance athletes, covering topics such as Energy System Development, Race Pacing Strategies, and Periodization for Distance Runners. He emphasizes the importance of balancing Aerobic and Anaerobic Training, managing training loads effectively, and ensuring that workouts align with the...