Training Tuesday: Don’t Stress Over Paces!

This podcast episode explores training principles, racing strategies, and the challenges of optimizing performance in distance running. Key topics include the difference between training and exercising, the value of layering extra workouts and stacking hours, the importance of finding the balance between intensity and recovery, and the concept of "threskuld running" which aims to find a balance between exhilaration and sustainability. The episode also delves into issues such as overtraining, avoiding getting lost in the weeds of pacing and intensity, and the practicalities of crafting appropriate pacing strategies.