In Episode 17 of the Endurance Podcast, host Ian Sharman talks with Olympic marathoner turned ultra trail champion Magda Boulet about her career and how to optimize altitude training for different race situations.
Here’s what you need to know to adjust your training and stay safe.
Plus: How heat training differs from altitude—and how to maximize its effects.
If you're in the mountains for work or leisure, make the most of your time at altitude and don't let it get the best of you.
Tips to improve running performance at high elevations.
The case for and against technology in running.
It takes more than a day to feel the blood-boosting benefits of training at altitude.
How important is sea level training if you live in the mountains?
Getting faster isn’t simply a matter of getting high and cranking out the miles.
Many athletes like Meb Keflezighi train there to stay competitive with the East Africans.
The race was decided in the 19th mile.
He decided to drop by the post office and mail a package during the run.