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Why My Training Plans Work For Athletes Who Don’t Fit the Mold
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Discover why traditional training plans fail real athletes and how adaptive, physiology-informed running programs can help midlife, menopausal, outlier, and returning runners build strength, speed, and endurance without burnout. Explore unique running plans designed to support athletes with shifting hormones, busy lives, and diverse training needs.
VO₂ Max for Marathoners: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)
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VO₂ max matters for marathon performance, but it isn’t the holy grail. Learn what VO₂ max really means for endurance athletes and why running economy, lactate threshold, fueling, and durability matter more for marathon success.