MFR 5: Macro and Micro Cycles

Learn what running coaches mean when they say to construct your training using macro and micro cycles. And, learn how to use micro cycles to plan the base building, sharpening and tapering phases of your macro training cycle.

The focus in this episode is mainly on the base building phase, perhaps the most critical phase because the success of your second and third phases is dependent on whether you build an appropriate base in the first phase. Find out how and when to increase mileage to build the base phase of your running program.

Learn what running coaches mean when they say to construct your training using macro and micro cycles. And, learn how to use micro cycles to plan the base building, sharpening and tapering phases of your macro training cycle. The focus in this episode is mainly on the base building phase, perhaps the most critical phase [...]