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Lesson 4:
Peaking Without Backing Off
This lesson dispels the myth of excessive tapering before a big race, emphasizing the importance of maintaining volume and intensity leading up to championship meets. It also covers mental preparation strategies like visualization and attention to detail to ensure peak performance at the right time.
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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...
