Love these types of videos. Interesting tips. Like to see Ben in the video as well, he has made some serious improvements the last years. I am a sub 15 min 5k runner, but there is always something to learn from you
My favorite threshold session is a 25 min uphill(+1300') run on a dirt mountain road in the forest, done by effort (used to use HR). For some reason running and actual hill is easier mentally for me than trying to keep up the effort on flat. Something about the immediate challenge right there in front of me. And yes, noticeably less impact fatigue. On the way down I run easy with nice little strides at abot 1500 cadence that feel very easy and regenerate my legs. Just talking about it makes me eager for May to come around when I can access it again.
Absolutely spot on regarding threshold sessions training on the treadmill 👍as a runner in my mid 50s I have been doing my threshold workouts on a gradient for quite a while now it definitely reduces the injury risks, and when you come to running session's on the flat you have a lot more strength in your legs with no resistance. Jack Daniel's used the treadmill with his athletes for hill session's
@@rorybarclay-watt5586 well maybe better question is, how much miles/% increase in mileage should I increase season to season, like cross country to track and stuff
It is an exact science. However it’s for sure not useless without using a lactate meter. It for sure makes it as optimal as possible. But many people will never be able to access to the lactate metre
@@Trackstaa_ Was referring to the quote in the video description! I agree with you, some people can even "feel" threshold (esp at altitude), like the Nike scientists said about Kipchoge during the breaking 2 project when they examined his training.
@@Trackstaa_ hello, I believe Jakob used PEDs just like Eliud. Are you to do a video on the Africans and Americans that get caught so I know what ones to use. Thank you.
i dont mean to be rude but how come you can only run 14;06 for the 5k when yet youve been training at a high level for a long part of your life and yet someone like marc scott who has run 12;57 for the 5k didnt run much when he was younger compared to the amount you were training.
I can’t speak for Alfie, but really the answer is just talent. Some people just have naturally higher capabilities than others, allowing them to reach great heights quickly. Just look to Justyn Knight, his first 5k was on a whim in basketball shoes and he still managed to run sub 16. I know for a fact that no matter how hard I train, I’ll likely never run close to 14 mins for a 5k. While a lack of talent can be made up for with intelligent and consistent training, talent is a large determining factor.
Love these types of videos. Interesting tips. Like to see Ben in the video as well, he has made some serious improvements the last years.
I am a sub 15 min 5k runner, but there is always something to learn from you
Yeah improvements in fitness are generally translatable across all abilities. I appreciate the love for the video!
My favorite threshold session is a 25 min uphill(+1300') run on a dirt mountain road in the forest, done by effort (used to use HR). For some reason running and actual hill is easier mentally for me than trying to keep up the effort on flat. Something about the immediate challenge right there in front of me. And yes, noticeably less impact fatigue. On the way down I run easy with nice little strides at abot 1500 cadence that feel very easy and regenerate my legs. Just talking about it makes me eager for May to come around when I can access it again.
that sounds amazing I wish I had access to something like that!
Absolutely spot on regarding threshold sessions training on the treadmill 👍as a runner in my mid 50s I have been doing my threshold workouts on a gradient for quite a while now it definitely reduces the injury risks, and when you come to running session's on the flat you have a lot more strength in your legs with no resistance. Jack Daniel's used the treadmill with his athletes for hill session's
Thank you for confirming it! It’s always great to hear other people’s experience!
More videos like this! Very interesting and useful.
Thank you 👍🏼 glad you liked it!
Yet another short and sweet video, love to hear it and maybe next time I’ll actually try to not hate the treadmill by doing a threshold workout on it😂
Thanks! And yes don’t hate your treadmill
You should link to the full podcast 👍
Out tomorrow 😊
Great chat
Thanks!
I remember Ingrid Kristiansen doing a lot of thresholds and she came before these boys.
Does uphill threshold not massively increase fatigue though?
No because you’re running the same effort.
@@Trackstaa_ hmm ok
@@DreTheChronic I promise
I've been running for a year now I do 2 speedworkouts a week but is 3 speedworkouts alot
Question if i run 18km on 1% is that still the same pace as outside or can I already add that as more speed?
its strange because its not an exact science especially with treadmills being slightly different. I'd say at that pace 0.5 is outside effort
When age did u start running alfie?
7
@@Trackstaa_ what is a good mileage range for someone age 13?
@@Ron_Gainz it depends on how much youve been running up to this point
@@rorybarclay-watt5586 well maybe better question is, how much miles/% increase in mileage should I increase season to season, like cross country to track and stuff
The Norwegians would say it is an exact science and that its useless without using a lactate meter.
It is an exact science. However it’s for sure not useless without using a lactate meter. It for sure makes it as optimal as possible. But many people will never be able to access to the lactate metre
@@Trackstaa_ Was referring to the quote in the video description! I agree with you, some people can even "feel" threshold (esp at altitude), like the Nike scientists said about Kipchoge during the breaking 2 project when they examined his training.
@@fredrikmolin1322 hahaha ok sorry. Gotcha. It’s true Norwegians are very specific with science and anything else isn’t good enough in their eyes!
@@Trackstaa_ hello, I believe Jakob used PEDs just like Eliud. Are you to do a video on the Africans and Americans that get caught so I know what ones to use. Thank you.
@@fredrikmolin1322 do you have the link the that video? I would like to watch it! Thx!
but dont get me wrong, running a 14;06 is still very fast
i dont mean to be rude but how come you can only run 14;06 for the 5k when yet youve been training at a high level for a long part of your life and yet someone like marc scott who has run 12;57 for the 5k didnt run much when he was younger compared to the amount you were training.
I was doing the wrong training for a lot of my life and Marc Scott is a fair few years older. Give me time to catch up ;)
@@Trackstaa_ what did you do wrong
and dont worry 14;06 is still insane and so little people can run that time
I can’t speak for Alfie, but really the answer is just talent. Some people just have naturally higher capabilities than others, allowing them to reach great heights quickly. Just look to Justyn Knight, his first 5k was on a whim in basketball shoes and he still managed to run sub 16. I know for a fact that no matter how hard I train, I’ll likely never run close to 14 mins for a 5k. While a lack of talent can be made up for with intelligent and consistent training, talent is a large determining factor.