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Lesson 5:
Mileage Matters: Finding the Right Training Volume
This lesson explores the importance of mileage progression for distance runners, considering factors like age, gender, training experience, and durability. It highlights how successful programs gradually increase mileage over time and emphasizes that while mileage is important, it should not be the sole measure of training effectiveness.
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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...
