What you can learn from the training of a marathon world record holder

If you’re a runner, you probably already know you need to train
to get faster but what about taking this to the next level with
over 175 miles per week? 


This is exactly the type of extreme training that went into
Kelvin Kiptum’s world record setting marathon performance, where
he ran 2:00:35 in Chicago this past fall. 


In this episode we’ll take a closer look at Kiptum’s training and
discuss whether everyday runners can employ some of the same
strategies or if Kiptum’s radical approach to training is best
reserved for the elites.


It takes an incredible amount of talent and dedication to make it
to the professional level of marathon running. Most of us will
never come close to holding the 5:36/mile pace Kiptum ran but
this doesn’t mean you can’t learn a few things from these
exceptional athletes. 


Over the course of the show we’ll discuss what you might be able
to take away from Kiptum’s success with topics including:


What makes elite runners so good at their sport and could
following their training make you a faster runner?

How much mileage is ideal for maximizing marathon
performance?

Should you consider running more than one long run in a week?

What is the best type of speed training for runners competing
at the marathon distance or longer?

Do you need to take rest days and if so, what is the ideal
amount of rest?



If you’ve ever wondered how professional runners train or whether
you could have what it takes to train like an elite athlete,
you’re going to love this conversation.


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