The benefits of base training with Duane Scotti

Jan 27, 2022

Duane Scotti is a Physical Therapist, Run Coach and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast.

Today, Brodie and Duane talk about base training. Duane goes through:

• What is base training and what are the essential components?
• What are the benefits of base training?
• What are some common mistakes runners make when incorporating base training?
• How should we progress our weekly mileage, long runs and incorporate deload weeks into our training?

Lastly, Duane answers a question from a podcast patron: "How does a runner increase their base when training for an ultra? Is it different when handling large running volumes?"

Visit Duane's home base at https://sparkyourtraining.com/

Check out Duane's podcast by searching 'The Healthy Runner' in your podcast directory. 

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