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80/20 Running

Written by: Matt Fitzgerald, Robert Johnson
Narrated by: Rob Grgach
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This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners - with extraordinary results - and now you can do it, too. Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program - in which you do 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity - is the best change runners of all abilities can make to improve their performance. With a thorough examination of the science and research behind this training method, 80/20 Running is a hands-on guide for runners of all levels with training programs for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. In 80/20 Running, you'll discover how to transform your workouts to avoid burnout.

  • Runs will become more pleasant and less draining
  • You'll carry less fatigue from one run to the next
  • Your performance will improve in the few high-intensity runs
  • Your fitness levels will reach new heights

©2014 Matt Fitzgerald; foreword copyright 2014 by Robert Johnson (P)2017 Tantor

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So many nuggets…

Took away so many nuggets! Although, as an ultra runner, I instinctively believed in the 80/20 rule, this book backed it with the studies I was too lazy to look up. Although the first half (the science part) took some endurance to get through, the rewards were high. Brand new to me was the advice for older athletes and diving deep into cross-training (deeper than I have reached before). So yeah, Thank You, Matt Fitzgerald, for this sound, specific, backed-by-science (rather than trends) advice!! 🙏🏻

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Enlightening!

Very good information, an enjoyable listen. I am a visual learner, so while it was a time saver to listen, the included pdfs with written detail are greatly appreciated!

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loved it

answered alot of my " how do I do this " questions....geared towards athletes but very helpful for an exsmoking lard ball that has taken up running

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Excellent Running Book

I train by Maffetone Low Hr Training. What I like about Fitzgerald book is his talk on Aerobic capacity and how to grow it.

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it's good!

I really enjoyed this! it's a lot of information, some dull I will admit. but I will take this and apply it to my running. I've 100% experienced fatigue and burnout from high mileage weeks so I'm interested to see how the 80/20 will work.

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A lot of repetition.

Good info but could have been shrunk down. I think it’s better suited as a physical book.

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Simple but important

Very good book for anyone interested in running it really just exercise in general. Easy tips to improve your running performance whether you are a casual, competitive or elite runner.

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First Half of the book best

Loved the first 60% of the book, but didn’t care for the weight loss arguments or hyper technical or sort of condescending tone of discussion of “recreational runners”

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great read for a great program!

This book is easy storyline, well written, comprehensive and extensive. Would recommend for anyone who is getting into the sport of running and as a refresher for those well entrenched.

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