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Lesson 8:
Racing Workouts vs. Racing 5Ks
This lesson explores a common training pitfall where athletes improve in workouts but not in races. By gradually increasing interval distances instead of focusing on speed, coaches can better prepare runners for real race conditions, ultimately improving their 5K performance.
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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...
