Episode 68- Threshold Training: Good or Bad? And what in the world is it?




Magness & Marcus on Coaching show

Summary: Lactate, Anaerobic, Aerobic Threshold? What do any of them mean and are they useful training zones? In this episode Jon and Steve break down what in the world threshold actually means for coaches. In addition, we debate whether or not we should sped much time training at marathon pace or if it is a “grey” training zone. And finally, are you training threshold zone or are you training the quality that is the threshold?<br> As is usual on the podcast, we go an entertaining tangent about overcoaching and creating athletes with the ability to improvise.<br>  <br> Resources mentioned during this episode:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2GQyqPD">The Culture Code </a>by Daniel Coyle<br> <a href="https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/02/gaincast-episode-104-polarized-training-with-stephen-seiler/">Stephen </a>Seiller Interview- GAINcast<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2CMg8fX">Thinking Fast and Slow</a> by Daniel Kahnemann<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2CLfWO7">Arthur Lydiard’s Running Training Schedules</a><br>  <br> Support the Podcast: <br> <a href="https://www.highperformancewest.com/">High-Performance West</a>–   Jon and Steve’s new platform to enhance coaching knowledge. Check out the Scholar program and the Scholar Supreme. Both offer insight and guidance on how to train runners and reach the highest level of performance.<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1485906643682&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=pf4&amp;tag=onanofthtr-20&amp;linkId=b4c7e38ea0144af9b2c8d3588ab937d3">Peak Performance</a>– Steve’s latest book. Now available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE/?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1485906643682&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=pf4&amp;tag=onanofthtr-20&amp;linkId=b4c7e38ea0144af9b2c8d3588ab937d3">audible</a>, which you can get for free with a 30-day free-trial.<br> Share your thoughts with us on social media:<br> <a href="http://www.highperformancewest.com/">High-Performance West</a><br> Steve: <a href="http://twitter.com/stevemagness">Twitter,</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/stevemagness/">Instagram, </a>and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/stevemagness">Youtube</a><br> Jon: <a href="http://twitter.com/jmarpdx/">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/highperformancewest/">Instagram</a><br> Ways to Listen and Subscribe to the Podcast:<br><br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/magness-marcus-on-coaching/id961516002"> iTunes</a><br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=63029&amp;refid=stpr">Stitcher</a><br> <a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=scienceofrunning/MMpodcast">via E-mail</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/stevemagness">Youtube</a><br>