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Podcast: The XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast
Episode: 5 Reasons Long Slow Distance Running is Dumb! (And maybe a few reasons it's not...)
Description: Send us a textIs your endurance training really pushing you towards peak performance or just pushing you towards a plateau? Prepare to have your training beliefs tested as I, Ben Tilus, cut through the noise surrounding long slow distance (LSD) running. This episode isn't just another running commentary; it's a deep dive into why the one-size-fits-all approach to distance running might be derailing your athletic progress. As the XLR8 Head Performance Coach, I'm here to shake up the status quo by revealing how LSD could actually inhibit VO2 max improvements for certain athletes. We'll unpack the...