“Building an Aerobic Foundation: The Key to Long-Term Success for Young Runners”
As a coach of young runners, one of the most common questions I get among aspiring young runners is "What can I do to improve my speed?" Many assume that means starting out with high intensity interval training repetitions on the track. However, the reality is that the ones who are saying this come in with better 400 and 800 meter times and weaker 3k and 5k times. They lack the aerobic foundation that lower intensity zone 2 aerobic training provides.
