#179 The Run Coach Episode | A Practical Look at Who Does and Doesn't Benefit, and How Tech Has Changed Coaching

This podcast episode delves into the role of coaches in running, emphasizing the benefits of personalized guidance and support for athletes. It explores the concept of individualized training, the challenges of injury or illness, the significance of communication between coach and athlete, metrics used to track progress, and the coaches' role in helping runners set realistic goals and achieve success. The speakers discuss the accuracy of VO2 max estimation provided by watches and the importance of lactate threshold as a better metric for fitness.