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PODCAST: Swim Training Alternatives

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By: Patrick McCrann

March 26, 2020

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach Patrick talks about how to strategically modify your swim training without pool access during the coronavirus lockdown. Key Talking Points The Swim Training Quadrant: High Skill/Long Distance, High Skill/Short Distance, Low Skill/Long Distance, Low Skill/Short Distance Skill Work vs Aerobic…

Cross Training For Endurance Athletes – A Beginners Guide

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By: Mariah Bridges

October 30, 2018

Runners are creatures of habit. We like to run. Especially marathoners, who often favor higher mileage and skip the “extras” that don’t directly contribute to their marathon-specific fitness. Those cross-training workouts – like core work, pool running or cycling, and strength exercises – can have dramatic benefits for marathoners and shouldn’t be skipped. Knowing when to…