We are approaching the end of July and many runners at this point have their races set on the calendar. I personally, will be running the Newport Jersey City Half Marathon this September, along with a good chunk of my RunwithKat clients. And as I have been programming, I couldn’t stop thinking about how many runners during half marathon/marathon season pick together random workouts as they build their programming with no true intent or purpose behind their workout selection. So, in this episode, I brought back the extremely knowledgeable Dr. Abu Guerges to discuss speed workouts for the Half Marathon Distance in Intermediate Runners
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and the Importance of Intention in Speed Workouts
05:19
Defining Intermediate Runners and Performing a Needs Analysis
10:34
Training Principles: Specificity, Volume, Intensity, and Progressive Overload
17:08
The Importance of Coaching and Individual Differences
21:44
Consistency and the Role of Strength Training
27:10
Balancing Total Training Time and Personal Life
30:23
Maintaining Consistency and Avoiding Swings in Training
33:13
Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
33:30
Introduction to Speed Work and Selection of Workouts
44:21
Incorporating Tempos into Long Runs
51:20
Half Marathon Pace in Long Runs
55:04
Refining Feel and Modulating Pacing
58:01
Consistency and Context in Training
About Dr. Abu
Dr. Abanoub Guerges "Abu" is a Chiropractor and coach who specializes in helping runners in chronic pain and beginners find the fun in fitness, so they can live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Abu is passionate about authenticity and empowering everyone he works with. He does this through individualized program design and client education. Whether you are a high level runner limited by a nagging injury or someone who's never identified as an athlete, Abu tailors his approach to fit your needs. Follow him on instagram to learn how to make consistent progress while managing injuries! @abu_guerges
Connect with Dr. Abu
- Email
- Guergescoaching@gmail.com
Connect with Dr. Kat
- Instagram- @Runwithkat_dpt
- Tik-tok- @Runwithkat_dpt
- Facebook Group- RunwithKat Show
- Website- RunwithKat.net
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