Over the past month we've run a series on endurance training, first discussing concepts and methods and then outlining the basics of athletic development for endurance athletes. On this week's podcast we bring the conversation full circle to discuss how to bring it all together with coach John Larralde. Larralde shares examples of how he has used different methods with different athletes from different athletes can produce top results. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/12/gaincast-episode-95-endurance-planning-with-john-larralde/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

Over the past month we've run a series on endurance training, first discussing concepts and methods and then outlining the basics of athletic development for endurance athletes. On this week's podcast we bring the conversation full circle to discuss how to bring it all together with coach John Larralde. Larralde shares examples of how he has used different methods with different athletes from different athletes can produce top results. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/12/gaincast-episode-95-endurance-planning-with-john-larralde/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

Both Vern and Martin have been on the road a lot over the past two months, attending conferences across Europe and the US. On this week's episode we discuss the new connections we've made, some key lessons learned from many of the keynote speakers, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/12/gaincast-episode-94-conference-highlights/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

Both Vern and Martin have been on the road a lot over the past two months, attending conferences across Europe and the US. On this week's episode we discuss the new connections we've made, some key lessons learned from many of the keynote speakers, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/12/gaincast-episode-94-conference-highlights/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

Adaptation is the basis of training; we want to adapt to a high level. But the body is not a simple organism and adaptation is not a simple formula. On this episode of the podcast we talk about some of the key factors to consider with adaptation and how that impacts coaching. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-episode-93-adaptation/

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Episode highlights:

• 3:30 - Adaptation defined: "Adaptation is about how your body responds to stress."
• 5:15 - Basic questions to ask: What are we adapting to? What are we adapting for? Do you even want an adaptation?
• 8:45 - Finding the stimulus threshold. "The stimulus threshold is the point at which the stress is enough to elicit and adaptive response. It's a moving target."
• 13:00 - The individual nature of adaptation and the law of reversibility. "Different physical qualities adapt at different rates for different athletes."
• 19:45 - The complexity of adaptation. "Some things you can influence, some things you can't, but understanding them helps prepare you as a coach."
• 21:30 - John Kiely's six factors of adaptation.
• 33:00 - The role of time in adaptation.
• 34:30 - Putting adaptation research in context and the differences between male and female adaptation.
• 36:15 - A fixed mindset and adaptation do not go together.

Adaptation is the basis of training; we want to adapt to a high level. But the body is not a simple organism and adaptation is not a simple formula. On this episode of the podcast we talk about some of the key factors to consider with adaptation and how that impacts coaching. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-episode-93-adaptation/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

Episode highlights:

• 3:30 - Adaptation defined: "Adaptation is about how your body responds to stress."
• 5:15 - Basic questions to ask: What are we adapting to? What are we adapting for? Do you even want an adaptation?
• 8:45 - Finding the stimulus threshold. "The stimulus threshold is the point at which the stress is enough to elicit and adaptive response. It's a moving target."
• 13:00 - The individual nature of adaptation and the law of reversibility. "Different physical qualities adapt at different rates for different athletes."
• 19:45 - The complexity of adaptation. "Some things you can influence, some things you can't, but understanding them helps prepare you as a coach."
• 21:30 - John Kiely's six factors of adaptation.
• 33:00 - The role of time in adaptation.
• 34:30 - Putting adaptation research in context and the differences between male and female adaptation.
• 36:15 - A fixed mindset and adaptation do not go together.

The central component of training for endurance athletes will be building specific endurance, but research has continued to show that athletic development and strength training play a vital role for endurance athletes. The benefits are numerous, such as improvement movement economy and helping prevent injuries. On this episode the podcast we explain the benefits of athletic development work, discuss different modes of training, and provide examples of progressions and workouts. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-92-athletic-development-for-endurance-athletes/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

The central component of training for endurance athletes will be building specific endurance, but research has continued to show that athletic development and strength training play a vital role for endurance athletes. The benefits are numerous, such as improvement movement economy and helping prevent injuries. On this episode the podcast we explain the benefits of athletic development work, discuss different modes of training, and provide examples of progressions and workouts. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-92-athletic-development-for-endurance-athletes/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

If you break down athleticism into its key components, there is one component we have not covered much on the GAINcast: endurance. It is not due to lack of experience or knowledge; we just simply haven't gotten around to it. The wait is over though. We are going to take an in-depth look at the topic, starting with this week's episode where we introduce the basic tools of training for endurance by explaining endurance training methods and concepts. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-91-endurance-methods-and-concepts/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

If you break down athleticism into its key components, there is one component we have not covered much on the GAINcast: endurance. It is not due to lack of experience or knowledge; we just simply haven't gotten around to it. The wait is over though. We are going to take an in-depth look at the topic, starting with this week's episode where we introduce the basic tools of training for endurance by explaining endurance training methods and concepts. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-91-endurance-methods-and-concepts/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/