Long and Slow: A Waste of Time or a Key to Success?

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John and Lance return a research review format to discuss the merits of long slow distance training and the ideal ratio between your interval training and distance workouts.Key TopicsShould you exclusively train at high intensities for maximal efficiency and decreased training load?Structural adaptations with long slow distance trainingBenefits of a polarized training planThe key to maximizing your training adaptationsIf you're ready to elevate your endurance performance to new levels, come visit us at Type 2 PerformanceLance Beisley, MS, CSCS lancebeisley@gmail.com John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS jwehrer20@gmail.com Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Links to the papers discussed are made available below, as they are open source documents. Any papers covered in future episodes that are behind a paywall will not be available in the show notes.Intervals, Threshold, and Long Slow Distance: the Role of Intensity and Duration in Endurance Traininghttps://sportsci.org/2009/ss.htmImpact of Training Intensity Distribution on Performance in Endurance Athletes https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6153247_Impact_of_Training_Intensity_Distribution_on_Performance_in_Endurance_Athletes