There are many different beliefs regarding speed and it's place within a middle distance runners training regimen. Dr. Sandford set out on a journey across the world to better understand how some of the most elite training groups in the world go about developing it. In this episode we keep a wide scope as we approach the topic of speed for distance and middle distance runners. 0:00 Intro 2:39 What did you find during your world travels? 3:20 Metrics of the findings 4:30 Where were the areas of opportunity? 6:45 Why does a 400/800m athlete need endurance? 8:48 What would an endurance session look like for a 400/800m athlete? 12:50 How do I develop endurance without “losing” speed? 16:56 How do I develop speed in a classic distance runner profile? 18:55 Why is it important? 21:33 Where/when do you start? 24:20 What are some things I can start doing? 26:35 How attached should I be to my athletics profile? 28:26 What should I consider before joining a new training environment?

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