11 min listen
Training Plans
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Short episode summary 5Ks, and 10Ks, and marathons, oh my! Coaches Caroline and Valerie do a deep dive into training for marathons, the truth about heart rate increases, building the body up to being able to handle long-distance running and so much more. If you have been thinking about training for a marathon or a long-distance run - this is the episode for you. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:42] Coach Valerie addresses why RunRX doesn’t have individualized training plans [2:24] Coach Caroline shares what makes a personalized plan, well, personalized [3:09] Coach Valerie gives a sneak peek into what people who go elsewhere (*cough* - not RunRX) for their training can expect [4:09] Coach Caroline mentions the taboo of the 20-mile run and marathon training [5:15] Coach Valerie exposes improperly training for a marathon, and what to do instead [7:45] Coach Caroline geeks out on all things running and training for a marathon [9:38] Coach Valerie tells you the harsh truth about how to train for a marathon, or even a triathlon [11:20] Coach Caroline talks about her time as a swimmer, and then she compares training for a marathon to playing football [13:00] Coach Valerie addresses the cardiovascular system and how long it takes the body to adapt to running long distance [14:45] Our lawyers made us add this disclaimer - but in all seriousness, running is cardiovascular, and all working out comes with risk! That said, there is a difference between discomfort and having a heart attack! [15:05] Coach Valerie answers the question of if you should wear a heart rate monitor while training with Run RX [15:43] This is your reminder that your heart is a muscle and your lungs are a system [16:03] Coach Caroline explains that we forget what we use to run [16:50] Coach Valerie discusses the differences in runners that run long distances [17:52] Coach Valerie gives her opinion on running with weighted vests Rate, Review & Subscribe Reminder Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on iTunes! We’re on Spotify as well, or you can listen to our show directly on Libsyn here. Links mentioned in episode We reference the catching up episode, and why you can’t catch up on your workouts. If you missed it, give it a listen here: https://runrx.libsyn.com/ep-005-can-you-catch-up-on-your-workout https://www.runrx.fit/ Have questions? Email us at support@runrx.fit
Released:
Feb 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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