TRAINING TALK E4 - Unlocking VO2 Max

Sweat Elite Podcast

Welcome back to Training Talk. This is Episode 4 with Matt and Max speaking all about Matt Fox's Marathon Training Plan for the year of 2024 which includes focusing on speed work for the first 6 months before transitioning to Marathon Specific work from the end of Summer.

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Topics discussed:

• 00:00 Welcome to Training Talk with Coach Max Frankel
• 00:27 The Philosophy Behind Speed-Based Marathon Training
• 00:45 Recapping the Last Training Session and Adjusting Workouts
• 00:57 Personalizing Training Plans: The Importance of Individual Preferences
• 01:51 Maximizing Sprint Workouts: Lessons from a Recent Session
• 05:55 The Science of Recovery and Its Impact on Performance
• 09:00 Exploring the Connection Between Sprint Training and Marathon Success
• 18:20 VO2 Max Workouts: Strategy and Execution
• 25:33 Unlocking VO2 Max: Insights and Personal Experiences
• 25:48 Diving Into Recent Workouts and Upcoming Half Marathon Plans
• 28:29 Strategies for Easy and Recovery Days: Zone 1 and Zone 2 Explained
• 41:02 The Joy and Strategy of Running: Balancing Optimal Training with Happiness
• 44:07 Planning Ahead: Next Workouts and Training Cycles
• 48:42 Engaging the Community: Sharing the Training Journey