This isn’t your typical clickbait-y “smash a marathon PR with just 3 runs a week” take. In one of our all-time favorite episodes, we're bringing back an insightful conversation with coach and elite mountain runner Kim Nedeau, who dives into how endurance athletes can thrive with a low run volume, high overall training volume approach.
Whether you're managing injury, burnout, or just looking to train smarter, this episode is packed with practical insights for making every mile (and every cross-training session) count.
What You'll Learn:
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Kim Nedeau, CES
(07:37) Transitioning to Low Volume Training
(11:01) Alternative Training Methods
(14:06) Determining Cross-Training Duration & Intensity
(20:24) Alternative Training vs Easy Runs in Zone 2
(27:51) Running Volume is Relative
(31:54) Sustainability in Training
(35:47) The Benefits of Alternative Exercise
(42:55) Minimum Running Frequency
(49:00) The Importance of Consistency
(51:24) Measuring Effort in Alternative Training Methods
(01:00:23) How to Measure Progress
Meet Kim:
Website: https://traininginclined.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimnedeau_traininginclined/?hl=en
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