80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower

Matt Fitzgerald

abr 2017 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrado por Rob Grgach

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This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners-with extraordinary results-and now you can do it, too. Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program-in which you do 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity-is the best change runners of all abilities can make to improve their performance. With a thorough examination of the science and research behind this training method, 80/20 Running is a hands-on guide for runners of all levels with training programs for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances. In 80/20 Running, you'll discover how to transform your workouts to avoid burnout. - Runs will become more pleasant and less draining - You'll carry less fatigue from one run to the next - Your performance will improve in the few high-intensity runs - Your fitness levels will reach new heights

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Matt Fitzgerald is an award-winning endurance sports journalist and the bestselling author of more than twenty books on running, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss, including Brain Training for Runners and Racing Weight. His byline appears regularly in national publications, including Men's Journal and Outside.

Rob Grgach is an ambitious jack-of-all-trades, with professional acting credits spanning theater and film; as well as behind the scenes theatrical work across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.