Polarized Training Pathway
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
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Training > Peaking
Running From Lions
Why our bodies can often fool us, and the signs you should look for during your peak, in recovery weeks, and at the end of big training blocks
Q&A on Fatigue, Peaking, Returning from Injury, and Nutrition with Julie Young
Guest coach Julie Young answers questions from listeners on fatigue, peaking, returning from injury, and sports nutrition.
The Art and Science of Peaking, with Colby Pearce
In today’s episode, learn the exercise science behind peaking for your racing season — including how long it takes, why we do a fatigue block to start the peak and the science of what happens physiologically to produce the peak. Tapering your training is tricky so we’ll review some of the more common mistakes that you can run into.