#121: How to Build an Unstoppable Aerobic Engine (Even If Starting From Zero) | Scott Johnston

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This is one of my favorite podcast episodes I've ever recorded. Scott Johnston is an established coach and co-author of the book Training for the Uphill Athlete. We dive into aerobic development, thresholds, Zone 2 training, and how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.

Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAqQPDXtq5k

Chapters:

0:00 – The aerobic foundation every endurance athlete needs
1:30 – LMNT sponsorship
2:40 – Introducing Scott & Training for the Uphill Athlete
6:38 – Why aerobic capacity matters most
11:49 – How long it takes to build an aerobic engine
14:31 – Aerobic vs anaerobic thresholds
18:38 – Aerobically developed vs deficient athletes
25:08 – Scott's high-level advice for aerobic development
29:47 – How to test aerobic and anaerobic thresholds
36:33 – The second threshold test: duration and intensity
38:50 – Training stress, recovery, and stagnation
43:00 – Injury risk and ramping volume too fast
44:48 – Advice Scott would give his younger self
54:02 – Fast vs slow twitch athletes
59:30 – Threshold workouts and training smarter
1:06:16 – When double threshold workouts make sense
1:07:24 – Where to find Scott
1:09:46 – How to be a healthier, stronger, happier athlete

FIND SCOTT JOHNSTON

► Website: https://evokeendurance.com/

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_scott_johnston/

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► Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evokecast/id1652132598

► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hEgBO6OHjnya5S6CWL024

LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED

► Training for the New Alpinism Book: https://a.co/d/056KjXT1

► Training for the Uphill Athlete Book: https://a.co/d/00NXdpdR

► Jeff Pelletier Badwater Movie: https://youtu.be/S774m29AYr4

► My new book Running Breakthroughs: https://florisgierman.com/

► More options to buy the book worldwide on Amazon: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs

► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/

► Extramilest Episode with Mark Allen: https://youtu.be/YlBUJTIggyA

YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:

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► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman/

► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://florisgierman.com/

► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com

► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com

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