Listen "Variety vs Specificity (Training)"
Episode Synopsis
Should we be training with a lot of variety (different speeds, shoes, cross training, strength training)? Or should we get really good at running on one surface, in the same shoes & not deviate?Brodie dives into the pros and cons of both strategies so you can self-reflect & come up with your own decision.To finish off, Brodie fires away 6 questions you should ask yourself:What type of runner do you want to be?What has your injury history been like in the past?Do you enjoy variety?Are you spreading yourself too thin?Should I be upping my specificity close to race time?Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group
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