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#239 The Science of Short Distance Racing: Biological Impact, Training, and Shoe Recommendations
April 23, 2025 · 68 min

These days the marathon seems to get all the hype, but let's not forget the shorter stuff! David and Andrea team up to talk all things shorter distance training & racing. Lately Andrea's been focusing on middle distance races & David's high school & collegiate career ranged from the 800 to the 5k. They dive into the physiology of speed and endurance, explore training methods, talk shoes, and much more.

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro7:16 - David's training & racing background20:20 - An overview of biological energy systems35:46 - Short-distance training principles48:22 - Shoes for mid-short distance racing59:14 - How to train for both short and long distances at the same time1:06:24 - Wrap-up