Is Your Training Working? Here’s How to Tell!
Progress in endurance training can feel frustratingly hard to measure at times. You’re logging miles, showing up consistently, and putting in the work, but how do you actually know if you’re getting fitter? In this video, CTS Coach Cliff Pittman breaks down three tiers of fitness benchmarks, from simple field-based signals like easy run heart rate trends and Strava segments to structured workout comparisons and formal threshold testing. Running Pace and Heart Rate Training Zones Calculator: https://trainright.com/running-pace-a... Free Ultrarunning Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/ultrarunning-t... Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/ultra... Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/
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