What a great book. "The Norwegian Method" by Brad Culp is not an instruction manual. It does not having training plans. It describes how the Norwegian's are using science to better their training. To understand the principles of what they are doing to make them such great athletes. In this episode, I will discuss some of my takeaways.

Resources:

Strength Running Podcast w/ Brad Culp - https://strengthrunning.com/2024/11/brad-culp/

The Norwegian Method Podcast - Found on many major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast/the-norwegian-method-podcast/id1724540879

Jason Koop's Book, "Training Essentials for Ultrarunning" which has 2 different heat training protocols for heat acclimatization - https://www.jasonkoop.com/book

The CORE body temperature Instrument - https://corebodytemp.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGkOMpXaG5Wg9AEGdqtQeQx8GvJXp_8oGP8wdKs60e8MpI4BtH

Threshold Test:

10-15 minute warmup

4 x 1:00 Hard (7-9 RPE) 1:00 Easy (1-4 RPE)

5:00 Recovery jog

30:00 (8-10 RPE) - It's better to start the 30 minutes effort a bit easier and continue to push the effort towards the end.

10:00 Cool Down jog

Once you complete this workout, use the analyze feature to take the last 20 minutes of the 30 minute effort and use that value to set your running threshold.

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Can you do workouts? Can you run lots of miles? Should you do either? We'll discuss in this episode.

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I've learned a lot this year, and from reading and observation, there's one thing I'd like to share and that's making sure your workout intervals are long enough to provide the stimulus to help your fitness. Have a listen to hear more...

Resources:

1. Alex Hutchison article on VO2 max Testing - When VO2 Max isn't max - https://sweatscience.com/when-vo2max-isnt-max/

2. Runner Rising Podcast w/ me as the guest - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaron-saft-behind-of-the-scenes-of-coaching-100/id1719182588?i=1000681126506

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Here are the things that have me excited to try/use in 2025:

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With 2 tickets in the lottery, I was shocked to hav my name pulled to race Western States in June of 2025. But a plan is beginning to formulate. This episode describes the outline. 

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In this episode, I reflect on my coaching philosophy and how I coach. Is my philosophy still in line with my values & principles? How have I changed my coaching? And how do I hope to move forward.

Here are my written thoughts - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_DRGhm_JSC4KYShIp2JDBe02JCQkeOR3lWa_j2_U4FU/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the Year End Evaluation Form - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ev4khSmR_iVcUH325eIeQqxp1n5VX6F_Mdk8Ql5zruo/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode, I go through my long term plan, execution, & analysis of the the 2024 West Henderson High School Cross Country Season. 

Here is a link to the YouTube video I reference - https://youtu.be/_PIQixt0cng

Here is the link to the overview sheet I reference throughout the video - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_WaDbbiqxcUiJDYTOsoZrX5fIlWuinPUq6Y26l26Jqs/edit?usp=sharing

Please feel free to contact me with questions!

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In this episode, I share things I've learned about Super Shoes, Nutrition, Poles, & I share some reminders about the upcoming Holidays. 

Resources:

Single Track Podcast - The State Of Ultrarunning Nutrition with Vic Johnson (Part 1) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-ultrarunning-nutrition-with-vic-johnson-part-1/id1572382413?i=1000677053867

Single Track Podcast - The State of Ultrarunning Nutrition with Vic johnson (Part 2) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-ultrarunning-nutrition-with-vic-johnson-part-2/id1572382413?i=1000677195639

Fuel for the Sole Podcast - Ep 92 | Pre-workout, E-Gels, Legendary Foods and Carb Loading Fun Runs - https://believeintherun.com/podcasts/ep-92-pre-workout-and-a-carb-loading-fun-runs/

Poles Videos:

1 to 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snHIPEUepwA

Off-Set Pole - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy1yYnnM9Hk&list=PLMfoVLhjL4jJFHv1z2Nb0mvZQEQkwNNq9&index=2

Double Pole - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c3020LAaX0&list=PLMfoVLhjL4jJFHv1z2Nb0mvZQEQkwNNq9&index=9

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Ryne Anderson is my coach. We discuss how to form a long term plan by examining my 2025 running schedule. There's a lot more to this conversation, so I hope you gain many takeaways. Please let either of us know if you have any questions. Our contact information is below.

Long Term Plan doc - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Be6-2wKtPci8oz9Gl3UR3_qMVqMsgjYMIehXZYQWr1o/edit?usp=sharing

Connect with Ryne through his email - [email protected]

Follow him on Instagram - @ryne1anderson

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Recently David Roche had amazing results at Leadville 100 & Javelina 100-mile races! This episode focuses on lessons we can apply to our own running from David's historical runs. 

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