Don’t mistake the category for the adaptation.

You don’t have to run V02 intervals to improve vo2max.

You don’t have to be in zone 2 to develop general aerobic abilities.

You don’t have to run at Lactate Threshold to improve threshold.

The adaptation is what matters.

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Many on social media act like a JV runner.

They go out really hard, look like they are winning the workout or race early on, showboat while in the lead…

But once reality hits that they are over their head and haven’t done the work, they fade into oblivion.

Don’t be them.

'Scientists and coaches don't invent the best technique. Great athletes discover them.'
-Tom Tellez

Teens and young adults often do and say crazy things because they are trying to figure out who they are and where they belong.

It’s on adults to provide perspective and wisdom.

To help course correct and zoom out.

What makes endurance athletes able to handle some of the toughest challenges?

They are forced to work through difficult moments, not by grinding through, but by accepting.

Michael Jordan is famously insanely competitive.

Phil Jackson preached to 'dial back' our ego and let go of outcomes.

On the tension between competitiveness and letting go.

And why finding the sweet spot is what matters most:

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Criticism is sticky. Praise is transient.

Research shows criticism often lingers. Especially if we are already in a negative state.

This isn't good or bad. It just is.

It means you need to be deliberate & intentional on when & how you provide productive critiques.

New study finds that super spikes improve performance over 800m & 3k by about 2%.

And improved running economy by 5%

These were sub 34 (men) and 40 (women) 10k runners. So solid runners.

Still shows a profound effect that explains the massive jump in performances.