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The Surprising Truth About Getting Better at Running

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The Surprising Truth About Getting Better at Running

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The Surprising Truth About Getting Better at Running

The Running Channel›
Oct 6, 20257:2140.2K views
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Join Mark as he explores the science and psychology behind strategic rest and how a planned off-season can make you a stronger, faster and healthier runner.

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What’s in this video?
00:00 Introduction
00:53 The bigger the base, the higher the peak
01:21 Seasonal training
01:54 Why is a break from running good?
03:13 Injury prevention
03:55 The mental side of recovery
04:40 Off-season blueprint
06:50 Conclusion

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