Running Lean

267. 5 Training Principles All Runners Need to Know


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For most runners, training is just something you do.

You find a training program, lace up your shoes, then get out there and follow the plan.

This is great and can definitely lead to awesome results, but have you ever wondered WHY these training plans are structured the way they are?

If it’s a well-designed plan then it should be following some basic training principles, and as a runner, you should know what these principles are and how they affect your running performance.

In this episode of the podcast, I’ve got 5 training principles all runners need to know in order to perform at your best.

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