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Lactate Threshold Training

The lactate threshold is the best physiological predictor of distance running performance.  Learn how to determine your athletes’ lactate threshold intensity and specific workouts to best improve it.

VO₂max Training

Learn how to maximize your athletes’ VO₂max though targeted interval training.

Strength Training for Distance Runners

Learn the best strength training methods for improving your athletes’ muscle power and running economy. 

Periodization

Learn how to periodize your athletes’ training programs using training cycles that focus on different aspects of your athletes’ fitness.

Mechanisms of Fatigue and How to Combat Them

Learn what causes fatigue for different races and how to train to combat the fatigue.

Optimal Recovery Strategies

Learn how to get your athletes to recover from their workouts as fast as possible.

Altitude Training

Learn the best methods for how to train at altitude, how to adjust sea-level workouts, and how to time your arrival to altitude before a race.

Doing Workouts at the Correct Speeds

All workouts need to be done correctly to maximize results.  Learn what pace to run to meet the purpose of different workouts.

Open Question & Answer Forum

This is your chance to ask Dr. Karp anything you want about running and training.  You dictate where the conversation goes!