Is the Hype About “Double Threshold” Workouts Justified?

If you’ve been tracking write ups in the media or public
sentiment on all the message boards out there, then you know
double threshold workouts are all the rage right now and given
the moment we’re in, I thought it would be good to have
RunnersConnect Head Coach Michael Hammond on the show to break
everything down and help us determine whether it’s something this
audience should consider for training purposes. 


It’s a wide-ranging conversation with Michael, we cover a lot,
but some of the specifics discussed include:


the backstory of how double-threshold workouts became popular
in the US

how double thresholds work, where they’re inserted in
training blocks, and what the purported benefits are

what to do in between workouts and how to assess whether it’s
a type of day you want to insert into your own block

the differences between a pro runner and an amateur runner
attempting to double threshold and what to consider in these
different scenarios

the super shoe effect on double thresholds



And much more! Coach Michael brings a lot of wisdom to this
episode. If you’ve been curious given the increasing popularity
of this topic, this episode is for you!
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