There are a lot of metrics available to runners these days - pace, distance, time, V02 max, recovery advisor, performance condition, and on and on… The 3 key metrics you want to pay attention to as a runner are: VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy. I’ll explain what each of these is, how they affect you as an endurance athlete, and what you can do to improve them.
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191. Fit but Unhealthy?
190. Carbs Are Not the Enemy
189. Shifting Your Locus of Control
188. The Cycle of Unstoppable Motivation
187. Why Moderating Sugar is so Difficult
186. Demystifying Metabolism
185. Why It’s So Hard to Stick to Your Food Plan
184. The Incredible Power of Focus
183. Are You Addicted to Dopamine?
182. A Better Approach to the Off-Season
181. Ultramarathon Redemption with Pete Caigan
180. What I Learned Running Solo for 12 Hours
179. Weight Loss Principles Every Runner Needs to Know Part 3: Mindset
178. Weight Loss Principles Every Runner Needs to Know Part 2: Exercise
177. Weight Loss Principles Every Runner Needs to Know Part 1: Nutrition
176. Handling Setbacks Like a Badass
175. The Comfort Crisis
174. The Desire Scale
173. Replay: Why Diets Don’t Work
172. Can Losing Weight Be Fun?
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