Ep 87: LONG SLOW DISTANCE RUN TRAINING VS LOW MILEAGE, HIGH INTENSITY, HOLISTIC PLANS

 

Long slow distance high mileage models vs high quality lower mileage holistic programmes.

Lisa discusses the pros and cons. Why the traditional high mileage model works to a point and what adaptations it brings but why it leads to a high incidence of injury. Over 90% of marathon runners are injured every year.

She discusses why this model is especially good for young athletes but why it brings an increasing amount of problems as the miles and the years add up and why you need a holistic approach your training

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The old traditional high mileage models, doing predominantly long slow training sessions work to a point but often lead to a high incidence of injury, in fact over 90% of all marathon runners are injured every year according to studies. Injuries to knees rate high as do calf problems achilles, plantar fasciitis and more so is there a more effective way to train.

Why does it work when you are young doing this high mileage system but often lead to problems as the miles and years pile up and is there a better way.