Running with Data; The RunPowerCoach Podcast

Measuring Stamina to Help you Build Endurance


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In this episode, Nathan discusses the difference between stamina and endurance and how they relate to running. Stamina is a prolonged activity with a higher output, while endurance is simply a prolonged activity. Nathan explains that stamina is a measurement of fatigue resistance and can be used to determine what power output you can hold after doing work. He also shares three ways to build stamina: longer long runs, long runs with a higher output, and longer sub-threshold sessions. Nathan emphasizes the importance of tracking stamina for longer distance races and offers his expertise to help runners improve their stamina.   Takeaways
  • Stamina is a measurement of fatigue resistance and can show what power output you can hold after doing work.
  • To build stamina, focus on longer long runs, long runs with a higher output, and longer sub-threshold sessions.
  • Tracking stamina is important for longer distance races to determine the effectiveness of training and race strategy.
  • A power meter is a valuable tool for analyzing and improving stamina in running.
  • Nathan offers his expertise to help runners improve their stamina and integrate data into their training and racing.
Chapters 00:00  Introduction and Overview 01:07  Understanding Stamina as Fatigue Resistance 06:09  Building Stamina: Three Effective Strategies 10:00  Analyzing and Improving Stamina with a Power Meter 11:24  The Importance of Tracking Stamina for Race Strategy 12:22  Expert Help to Improve Your Stamina
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Running with Data; The RunPowerCoach PodcastBy Nathan Fenton