Episode 9: What is 80/20 Running?
Episode description
Episode 9 dives deep into the topic of 80/20 Running! 80/20 running has been a popular concept for around a decade now. You have likely heard about it on Instagram or read books on the topic. In this episode, we dive into the science of 80/20 running - and how you can actually apply it in your training.
Key moments in this episode include:
- The origins of 80/20 running
- What actually is 80/20 running (polarized vs pyramidal training intensity distribution)
- The science of what happens in each training zone
- Do recreational runners need to follow 80/20 running?
- How to implement 80/20 intensity distribution in your own training
- How to account for cross-training such as Peloton workouts
We also answer a bonus listener question: Do runners benefit from doing core strength exercises?
Further reading:
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/training-intensity-distribution-for-runners/
For more on training intensities, listen to Episode Two on Zone 2 Training!
References:
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