Jeff breaks down why critical velocity training has been a cornerstone of his coaching for 25 years. How it builds speed, extends endurance, and improves performance without killing your legs. He explains the science, the practical application, and how to use it to run faster, farther, and more efficiently.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:53 How Jeff Found Critical Velocity by Accident

05:36 The Origin of Critical Velocity Training

07:05 Why Critical Velocity Actually Works

08:02 The 3 Biggest Benefits of This Training

10:48 Where Critical Velocity Fits in Your Training

15:13 The Sweet Spot Between VO2 Max and Threshold

20:29 The Ideal Effort Range for Critical Velocity

27:15 When to Use It in a Training Block

35:38 What a Critical Velocity Workout Looks Like

37:54 How to Calculate Your Critical Velocity Pace

40:02 How Much Volume You Should Do

43:24 How Often to Run This Workout

45:51 When You’ll Start Seeing Results

47:25 Coach’s Mailbag

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