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Preserving Coaching Wisdom: Learning from the Best
Dr. Derek Leininger introduces Training Distance Runners by highlighting his research into Indiana’s top coaches, culminating in the book Enduring Wisdom. With many Hall of Fame coaches retiring around 2017, he recognized the need to capture and pass on their expertise to the next generation. This course blends lessons from those elite coaches with his own experiences as an athlete and coach, providing a well-rounded perspective on distance training.
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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...
