Listen "376: The Key for Sustainable Progress"
Episode Synopsis
Balancing Training and Sustainability: Episode 376 of Real Life RunnersIn episode 376 of the Real Life Runners podcast, we discuss the challenges of balancing all the advice on training, eating, and living healthier lives for optimal performance, especially for real-life runners with busy schedules. We delve into the science and practicalities behind different training philosophies, including the benefits and pitfalls of sprint training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), as well as the importance of sustainable progress through creating habits one step at a time. Highlighting our experiences with high school cross country runners, we emphasize how proper distribution of training load, adjustments based on real-time conditions, and gradual habit changes can lead to sustainable success and avoid injury and burnout.01:35 Balancing Training and Life07:07 The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery11:53 Adapting Training for Different Populations17:04 Exploring Sprint Training21:52 Understanding Sustainable Progress22:53 Sprint Workouts: Different Perspectives25:28 Maximum Velocity vs. Maximum Effort27:45 High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)28:55 Building Sustainable Habits30:07 Strength Training: Where to Start30:52 Adjusting Effort Levels in Running31:13 Sustainable Nutrition Changes36:11 The Importance of Habit StackingJoin the 30 Day Running Reset and get a plan that will help you build a strong and injury-proof body by combining running and strength training in a way that actually works for runners like you.Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secret Join the Team! --> https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.
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