How to Step Up Your Training with the Correct Periodization
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
RunnersConnect: Coaching Community, Running Experts, Inspiring Runners, No Fluff Blog
4.5 • 936 Ratings
🗓️ 17 February 2023
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
Periodization is one of the most important training concepts that helps runners break through plateaus.
Once you stop training race-to-race and focus on how all your seasons fit together, huge breakthroughs can happen.
In today's show, Coach Ruairi and Coach Dylan are going to help define what periodization is and go over the two most popular approaches so you can learn how it can benefit you at any race distance.
If you've been stuck in a plateau with your training or racing, this will be an awesome listen!
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| 0:00.0 | Hello fellow runners. I'm your host Finn Milanson and this is the run to the top |
| 0:14.4 | podcast the podcast dedicated to making you a better runner with each and every |
| 0:19.1 | episode. We are created and produced by the expert team of coaches at runnersconnect.net |
| 0:24.3 | where you can find the best running information on the internet, as well as training plans to fit |
| 0:28.8 | every runner and every budget. Periodization is one of the most important training concepts that helps runners break through |
| 0:46.3 | plateaus. If you haven't heard of the term before, it's basically a way of structuring your |
| 0:51.6 | training to specific periods that all build off each other to guide |
| 0:55.6 | you towards a specific goal. Many newer runners and even grizzled vets often neglect the |
| 1:00.8 | concept of periodization as it's easy to keep focusing on the next race and in the next race, etc. |
| 1:07.0 | But once you stop training race to race and focus on how all your seasons fit together, huge breakthroughs can happen. |
| 1:14.0 | In today's show, Coach Rory and Coach Dylan are going to help define what |
| 1:18.0 | periodization is and go over two of the most popular approaches so you can learn how it can benefit you at any |
| 1:24.3 | race distance. And if you've been stuck in a plateau with your training or racing, |
| 1:28.4 | this will be an awesome listen, I promise you. Finding the right supplements at the right dosages specifically for your needs isn't easy. |
| 1:44.8 | That's why we love L.O. health. |
| 1:46.7 | L.O. uses a combination of at-home blood biomarker testing, Apple health data, |
| 1:51.7 | and dietician support to determine exactly the right supplements |
| 1:55.5 | just for you. |
| 1:56.5 | I'll tell you more about how it works and how you can get a free biomarker test later |
| 2:00.6 | in the episode. If you're someone who struggles to relax and get sleep at night, |
| 2:06.0 | I cannot wait to tell you more about one of our favorite brands, Ned, |
| 2:10.0 | and their new Shatai Chai. |
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