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Microcosm Coaching
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A podcast from Microcosm Coaching about running, trail running, endurance sports, mental performance, trail culture, how to get more out of your training and how to reach your potential in athletics and life!

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    Hybrid vs. Block Training Periodization for Runners, and What Data Actually Matters

    In this conversation, Zoe and Coach TJ discuss their recent vacation, the challenges of balancing training with leisure, and the importance of periodization in athletic training. They reflect on their experiences running in rural Portugal, the significance of leisure time, and the nuances of using data in training. The discussion also delves into different training methodologies, particularly block and mixed periodization, and how they apply to various athletes' needs. In this conversation, Zoe discusses the complexities of training for athletes, emphasizing the importance of balancing intensity and volume, understanding periodization, and the significance of nutrition tailored to individual needs. She highlights the role of TrainingPeaks in data-driven coaching while cautioning against over-reliance on metrics, advocating for a focus on how athletes feel during their training. The discussion also covers carbohydrate intake strategies and the importance of experimenting with nutrition to find what works best for each athlete. Chapters 00:00 Halloween Candy and Running Vacations 03:32 Reflections on Vacationing and Training 10:09 Navigating Running on Vacation 19:15 Exploring Periodization in Training 30:34 Balancing Training Intensity and Volume 32:54 Understanding Periodization in Training 33:46 Choosing the Right Nutrition for Athletes 36:50 The Importance of Carbohydrate Ratios 40:34 Utilizing TrainingPeaks for Data-Driven Coaching 50:31 Understanding Training Stress Scores and Readiness

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    How To Set Better Running Goals - And Train Without Goals!

    In this podcast episode, Coach TJ and Zoe discuss various topics related to training and recovery for athletes. They answer questions from listeners, talk about transitioning from training by heart rate to incorporating RPE-based training, and discuss the importance of setting goals and embracing periods without big goals. They also provide insights on recovery from races and how to listen to your body's signals. The episode emphasizes the importance of using a combination of tools, such as heart rate and RPE, to have a well-rounded understanding of your fitness and effort levels. In this part of the conversation, Zoe discusses the use of heart rate training as a complementary method to RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) training. She emphasizes the importance of using heart rate to understand how the body is responding to training and how it aligns with perceived effort. Zoe also talks about the significance of setting short and long-term goals and the struggle athletes face when they don't have a specific goal on the calendar. She encourages athletes to focus on their individual motivations and values, and to find joy in running without always working towards a specific goal. Finally, Zoe shares her criteria for selecting an A-race, which includes deeply wanting the goal, feeling a sense of fear or uncertainty, choosing a logical next step, being willing to change habits or beliefs, requiring help from others, and allowing the goal to align with the life the athlete wants to live. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:09 Transitioning from Heart Rate to RPE 09:43 Race Recovery and Listening to Your Body 11:33 Embracing a Season Without Big Goals 14:45 Missed Days of Training and Shoe Replacement 21:15 Using Heart Rate and RPE for Training 31:07 Using Heart Rate Training 33:38 Finding Joy in Running Without a Goal 36:09 Focusing on Individual Motivations 43:02 Goals Aren't the Only Way to Grow 47:51 How Goals Transform Habits and Beliefs 54:11 Requiring Help for A-Races

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A podcast from Microcosm Coaching about running, trail running, endurance sports, mental performance, trail culture, how to get more out of your training and how to reach your potential in athletics and life!

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