The Common Sense Coach Marathon Training: The Taper
Coach Carl explains how to optimize your last weeks before the marathon to arrive fresh, strong and fast.
Author
Carl Leivers
Carl Leivers began his career at Emory University where he coached the men’s cross country and distance track runners. During his time there, he earned multiple coach of the year honors and placed two teams in the top-20 at the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships. Since leaving collegiate coaching, his focus has been on helping adult runners reach their running goals while still having fun, enjoying their training, and maintaining balance with the rest of their lives.
In addition to coaching, Carl has written for numerous running publications and has been a featured speaker at the Nike Smoky Mtn Running Camp and The Running School. His free time is filled with trying to keep up with his two daughters and badly (but loudly!) playing the guitar.
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The Common Sense Coach, Episode 3: Lactate Threshold for the 5K
Coach Carl explains why you need to improve your lactate threshold and how to target it with creative 5K-specific workouts.
The Common Sense Coach, Episode 1: Why the 5K?
Coach Carl explains why now is the perfect time to target the 5K and how it will benefit your future goals.
The Common Sense Coach, Episode 2: Leg Speed for the 5K
Coach Carl explains the importance of neuromuscular training for the 5K and how to easily integrate it into your runs.