December 09, 2023

EPISODE 123: Training Methods and the importance of speed and speed endurance in any distance runners program with Olympian and Coach Roberto Mandje

34 minutes

Roberto Mandje was a professional runner from 2004 to 2016. He competed in the 1,500 meters at the 2004 Olympics, the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and the XTERRA Trail World Championship, where he placed seventh in 2012 and fifth in 2013.

He has used his talents to coach runners worldwide, from running a mile to the marathon and beyond, as a mentor, friend, athlete, and teacher. Roberto just recently took part in the Speed Project 500 Kilometre race through the Atacama desert, sharing kilometers, sleepless hours, smiles, and all of the highs and lows with a team of strangers who are now family. What a feat!

This is Roberto's second time joining me on the show for an awesome chat about training, the importance of speedwork for any runner, and how to test your limits and inner runner to become your best athlete and beyond!

I hope this episode inspires you in some way to chase crazy, lofty goals and to do hard things because you are ABLE!

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