023 - Speed Work: What does it mean?

Coaching Runners Podcast

Coach Jay Johnson

November 21, 202041 min
Running

023 - Speed Work: What does it mean?

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Episode Notes

In this episode, Jay Johnson explains why he doesn't use the term speed work. He goes into detail about how he thinks coaches should use the term speed. It's his contention that the term 'race pace work' can often be used to assign training to athletes.

Check out Jay's other podcast, Running with Coach Jay, to hear his views on why this term is also problematic for adult runners.