Training Well Done

Coach Donald
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Coach Tim and Coach Donald are strength and running coaches at Global Human Performance, a personal training gym that helps athletes, especially endurance athletes and runners, build durable bodies and high performance. This podcast is a way to share with our broader community the science of how training goes to continue educating people against much of the antiquated information, misconceptions, and nonsense that exists so that you can ask better questions to be informed. Learn more at our website: www.ghperformance.com Follow us on Instagram @Training_Well_Done https://www.instagram.com/training_well_done

  1. 6D AGO

    What is Endurance?

    Host:Coach Donald: Coach Donald, M.Ed Exercise Science, Owner of Global Human PerformanceCoach Tim: MBA, CPT, PES, FNS Summary:Coach Donald & Coach Tim scratch the surface of endurance training, and discuss the physiological adaptations as well as different types of training stimulus. The coaches touch on heart rate zone models, high-intensity interval training and biological responses to jogging, running and sprinting. Key Discussion Points:Coaching Moments: Cross-country season updateGreat Race recap Deep Dive: Physiological adaptations to increased running volumeHeart rate zone trainingStimulus/training adaptation to different types of running workoutsHigh-intensity interval training Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:1:45 - The coaches introduce the topic of conversation, and lay the groundwork for the discussion.3:15 - Coach Tim talks about his personal journey with distance running.7:34 - The coaches talk about their recent Coaching Moments, and chat about their cross-country season highlights.14:15 - Addressing common assumptions and misconceptions in distance running and training.17:28 - Coach Donald’s leg falls asleep, and he shares a funny anecdote about it.18:30 - The coaches chat about the fact that more isn’t always better, but that more can be effective and how to properly condition to be able to effectively absorb more mileage.19:50 - A discussion on the physiological changes and adaptations to running.28:05 - Coach Tim unpacks heart rate zone training, and explores the nuances to the prevailing five-zone model.33:53 - The coaches explore LSD runs, tempo runs, lactate threshold and Vo2 max.38:48 - Coach Donald dives deep into lactic acid, lactate, pyruvate, acidosis and oxidative capacity.45:15 - Exploring high-intensity training as it relates to recovery needs, and highlighting density, volume and intensity as well as the “talk test.”52:04 - The coaches ask for listener feedback, get slightly distracted, pitch the webinar and then sign off. Resources Mentioned:Webinar: https://ghperformance.com/webinar/Website: https://ghperformance.com/https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2040-4603.2011.tb00346.xhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17099248/ Actionable Takeaways:Run easy most of the time and run fast some of the time, but never do all your workouts at the same pace!When increasing training volume, focus on frequency first, duration second and intensity third.Heart rate zone training is a useful way to approach things, but is much more nuanced than it seems on the surface.Support the podcast by downloading Coach Donald’s Strength Training for Runners webinar! Next Episode Teaser:In Season 2: Episode 3, Coach Donald geeks out about the physiology of sprint training while Coach Tim just tries to keep up and apply the principles to the world...

    56 min

  2. OCT 24

    What Getting Stronger Means

    Hosts: Coach Donald: M.Ed Exercise Science, Owner of Global Human PerformanceCoach Tim: MBA, CPT, PES, FNS Summary: Coach Donald & Coach Tim introduce the revamped Training Well Done podcast, and discuss the basics of strength and conditioning for the general population, youth beginners and endurance athletes. Key Discussion Points: Addressing Common Misconceptions: Getting “bulky” from liftingIntroducing weightlifting to youth athletes Deep Dive: Neuromuscular adaptations & muscle fiber recruitmentTraining for performance & injury preventionResources for athletes Noteworthy Moments/Quotes: 1:40 - Coach Donald & Coach Tim introduce themselves and discuss their respective careers, education & coaching backgrounds3:36 - Coach Donald introduces the episode topic (“How you get stronger”) and the podcast format (high-level discussion of training concepts in an accessible, conversational tone).6:45 - Coaching Moments & Member Highlights14:05 - The coaches address some common misconceptions in the world of strength training, including: getting bulky from lifting, and introducing weightlifting to youth athletes.23:42 - Coach Donald & Coach Tim dive into the physiological mechanisms behind building strength, such as: neuromuscular adaptations, muscle fiber recruitment, and methodologies for elite vs. recreational athletes.29:50 - Coach Donald breaks down what is biologically happening in muscle fibers during strength-training.32:53 - The coaches discuss frequency of training, and how to cycle through training loads & intensity in-season vs. off-season including skill-based work and recovery costs.39:40 - Utilizing strength-training as a means for injury-prevention, and improving an athlete’s ability to develop stress tolerance and raise the ceiling on the volume & intensity of their workouts.47:00 - Coach Tim talks about the two main things that might keep a long-distance runner from prioritizing a strength-training program.52:49 - Coach Donald walks through what an athlete can do on their own to ensure a safe and effective strength & conditioning training protocol, such as progressive overload, utilizing isometrics/tempos, emphasizing major movers and having appropriate supervision.57:45 - The best tools and resources for athletes looking to enhance their knowledge and skill set when it comes to strength training, including Coach Donald’s Strength Training for Runners webinar!1:01:23 - Outro & feedback request Resources Mentioned: Webinar: https://ghperformance.com/webinar/Website: https://ghperformance.com/Meta-Analysis - https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1598149/full?utm Actionable Takeaways: Strength training is for everyone, but looks different for every athlete.Support the podcast by downloading Coach Donald’s Strength Training for Runners webinar! Next Episode Teaser: In Season 2:

    1h 3m

  3. 02/05/2024

    Why You Need Jump to Run Better

    I am beginning a series on plyometric training, aka jump training. On this episode I explain what plyometrics are & what the benefits are. 1) Springiness for running 2) Power production 3) Injury risk reduction

    17 min

  4. 12/15/2023

    30min Run, 30min Lift. Here's what to do

    Often, we are limited on time with how much we can spend training. There are many times when we just have an hour but have to check multiple boxes. Here are my go to lifting exercises when I only have time to get in a 2-4mi run + plus a 20-30min lift. Check out my e-Book on Strength Training for Young Runners https://www.ghperformance.com/strength-training-for-young-runners Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Weekly Tips! https://ghperformance.activehosted.com/f/1 Learn more about Global Human Performance www.ghperformance.com We are on Instagram @GlobalHumanPerformance Find Coach Donald @Coach_Donald_

    11 min

  5. 11/28/2023

    5 Reflections from my 1st Sub 20min 5K

    I finally did it! Broke the 20min barrier. I ran 19:56 during the P3R Turkey Trot. During my run & lift this morning I reflected on training and things that went well & things that could've gone much better. Check out my e-Book on Strength Training for Young Runners https://www.ghperformance.com/strength-training-for-young-runners Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Weekly Tips! https://ghperformance.activehosted.com/f/1 Learn more about Global Human Performance www.ghperformance.com We are on Instagram @GlobalHumanPerformance Find Coach Donald @Coach_Donald_

    17 min

  6. 11/21/2023

    Breath Hard to Lose Weight

    Wait, is it that simple? *Yes Check out my e-Book on Strength Training for Young Runners https://www.ghperformance.com/strength-training-for-young-runners Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Weekly Tips! https://ghperformance.activehosted.com/f/1 Learn more about Global Human Performance www.ghperformance.com We are on Instagram @GlobalHumanPerformance Find Coach Donald @Coach_Donald_

    19 min

  7. 11/07/2023

    Get Your Quad Healthy Today

    A kiddo of mine pulled a quad muscle! After taking summer off for much needed rest, she jumped back into the gear having a great season with new PR's. But she didn't heed to Fast Days Fast, Slow Days Slow - opting to run fast everyday. And well, it didn't workout. So follow along as I tell you how we are helping get her back into running form! Check out my e-Book on Strength Training for Young Runners https://www.ghperformance.com/strength-training-for-young-runners Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Weekly Tips! https://ghperformance.activehosted.com/f/1 Learn more about Global Human Performance www.ghperformance.com We are on Instagram @GlobalHumanPerformance Find Coach Donald @Coach_Donald_

    11 min

  8. 11/01/2023

    Stop Falling Asleep at the Racing Wheel

    When racing, don't fall asleep at the wheel. Check out my e-Book on Strength Training for Young Runners https://www.ghperformance.com/strength-training-for-young-runners Check out Coach Khyla’s e-Book on Sport Mindfulness & Meditation https://www.ghperformance.com/mindfulness-meditation Check out my e-Book on 10 Exercises to Eliminate Running Pain https://www.ghperformance.com/eliminate-running-pain Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Weekly Tips! https://ghperformance.activehosted.com/f/1 Learn more about Global Human Performance www.ghperformance.com

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Coach Tim and Coach Donald are strength and running coaches at Global Human Performance, a personal training gym that helps athletes, especially endurance athletes and runners, build durable bodies and high performance. This podcast is a way to share with our broader community the science of how training goes to continue educating people against much of the antiquated information, misconceptions, and nonsense that exists so that you can ask better questions to be informed. Learn more at our website: www.ghperformance.com Follow us on Instagram @Training_Well_Done https://www.instagram.com/training_well_done

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  • Creator
    Coach Donald
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Global Human Performance LLC
  • Show Website
    Training Well Done