#239 The Science of Short Distance Racing: Biological Impact, Training, and Shoe Recommendations

These days the marathon seems to get all the hype, but let's not forget the shorter stuff! David and Andrea team up to talk all things shorter distance training & racing. Lately Andrea's been focusing on middle distance races & David's high school & collegiate career ranged from the 800 to the 5k. They dive into the physiology of speed and endurance, explore training methods, talk shoes, and much more.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 7:16 - David's training & racing background
• 20:20 - An overview of biological energy systems
• 35:46 - Short-distance training principles
• 48:22 - Shoes for mid-short distance racing
• 59:14 - How to train for both short and long distances at the same time
• 1:06:24 - Wrap-up