Ep132 - Dr Will O’Connor - Running Science Guru

Dr Will truly is the Running Science Guru!

He has a PhD in sports science and a host of marathons and ultramarathons under his belt. He also has an incredibly clever way of blending the art of running with solid scientific principles and distilling them down to a form that’s easily understandable to the average runner.

Dr Will is coming off a very impressive PB at Gold Coast marathon (2:35) so we get to break down his race and pick out the key take aways there.

We also dive into the big training and racing topics:

The mythical Zone 2

Methods to improve your aerobic fitness

Pacing and prediction for successful and enjoyable marathon times

Taking the confusion out of the 80/20 rule

The advantages of using power output to gauge your training intensity

So whether you’re just starting out and struggling to find your rhythm, or you’re a seasoned runner chasing a new personal best give Dr Will a listen. He really does make the complex simple and turns the science of endurance into actionable, everyday tips.

You can check some great content from Dr Will at https://www.youtube.com/@drwilloconnor

Enjoy!

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