EP 703: Are You Making This Common Training Mistake?

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🗓️ 15 November 2024

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

Should we consider slowing down to Zone 1 for most of our training? Returning guest and Brad Kearns, co-author of Born to Walk: The Broken Promises of the Running Boom, and How to Slow Down and Get Healthy--One Step at a Time, and long-time advocate for rethinking training principles.

Building on our previous conversation with Mark Sisson, Brad explores the misunderstood world of aerobic conditioning. We discuss what elite athletes like Eliud Kipchoge are getting right—and what most recreational runners are missing—by focusing on slow, low-intensity efforts. Brad challenges the hype around Zone 2 training and shares insights on polarized training, resilience, and the surprising value of walking. Brad highlights the importance of building an aerobic base, using zone one training to prevent injuries, and balancing high-intensity workouts with sustainable practices. He also discusses how outdoor adventure sports can foster a deeper connection to nature and improve overall health. With insights into training philosophy and the value of recovery, this episode offers actionable advice for runners of all levels.

Learn more about Brad at BradKearns.com

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0:00.0	I think the problem that we see is where the masses are being trained and programmed
0:07.8	to push themselves to suffer and struggle to get to the marathon finish line in four
0:15.1	hours and twelve instead of four hours and thirty eight that they did at their last event.
0:20.2	And that's when it gets too stressful and all kinds of trouble happens in the body and one of them
0:26.4	of most important note is that extreme endurance training
0:30.5	does not help you reduce excess body fat.
0:33.4	Period. Welcome to the Trailhead of Trail Runner Nation.
0:48.6	We go on virtual trail runs with great guests and boy do we have one today.
0:53.6	They're going to help us become better runners and maybe that translates into us being better
0:58.6	people.
0:59.6	And today's run is with Brad Kerns, the author of the new book, Born to Walk.
1:04.3	That's right, Born to Walk and That's right. Born to walk.
1:05.4	And we speak about running on this show.
1:10.2	Scott, it is cold outside.
1:12.2	I want to stay in bed, but I get out because I know you're waiting for me.
1:15.4	And I know I have some John G gear to protect me and make it feel good.
1:20.3	And for those of you who don't know, we live in Northern California, where
1:23.7	cold to dawn means it's below 40 degrees Fahrenheit
1:27.5	But John G has you covered whether you live in Northern California or in the Antarctic
1:32.4	They have new styles and colors of that amazing rain runner pack jacket the bolt on and I have
1:38.0	It's gonna keep you dry and you're gonna be noticed on the trail
1:42.1	It's got if it gets into that California freezing,
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