5 Base Training Workouts for Endurance, Strength, and Speed

Fartlek Training: http://bit.ly/2WZwjm1 Tempo Runs: http://bit.ly/2CGo30U Hill Workouts: https://strengthrunning.com/2017/03/h... Long Runs: https://bit.ly/3eHeobU Strides: http://bit.ly/2KjC8FY Base training (also called the introductory or foundational training period) is the first phase of a training cycle. It’s what prepares runners for the more challenging, race-specific workouts that come later. There are many goals for the base training phase of a training plan: Increase endurance – or a runner’s aerobic capacity Begin training the central nervous system (so the communication pathways between your brain and muscles are efficient) Improve muscular strength to prevent injuries and smooth the transition to challenging workouts The base training workouts described in this video will help you plan a more robust base phase of training. Jason Fitzgerald is a USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the founder of Strength Running (one of the web's most popular running blogs and coaching businesses). A member of the Greatist Expert Network, he's also the 2017 Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year and a contributor to Competitor Magazine, Active, Runner's World, Lifehacker, and other major media. Visit https://strengthrunning.com/ to learn more about barefoot running, getting faster, injury preventing, and lifting for speed. Twitter:   / jasonfitz1   Instagram:   / jasonfitz1   Facebook:   / strengthrunning