Want to become an endurance machine? Or are you looking to hit a 5k PB? It’s all about the base, ‘bout the base… base training, that is! You can do all the speedwork in the world, but if you’re not putting it on top of a solid foundation of consistent, aerobic base training, you’re wasting your energy. We’re talking with Mike Trees about how everyone – from beginners to the most committed runners – can up their running game with aerobic base training. And yes, we’re going to hit on anaerobic race training, too, for all you speed nuts.  --- Learn it all on this episode. We believe people learn wholistically and by different means so this podcast is now available as a Youtube video and written blog post here. Timestamps of what you'll learn 08:30 What’s base training?09:44 Doing meaningful training as endurance athletes15:06 Why you should not discount the aerobic base stage17:43 Base training and oxygen use19:38 The benefits of mitochondria and capillary development23:54 Calculating your maximum heart rate27:11 The five-zone heartbeat models to train in29:57 Base training plus strength and conditioning37:20 Cooldown: Pace or perceived exertion?39:48 Novice runners mistakes when running43:49 Doing body checks when running Links & Learnings Mike trees/NRG coaching FREE base training plans - https://www.nrg-coaching.com/english-training-plans There are no shortcuts to training for a lonf endurance race (My marathon experiment by running the least amount possible )https://dlakecreates.com/noshortcutstoenduranceraces/ The science behind building an aerobic base - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/science-of-aerobic-base-training/ DLake/Daren Instagram - instagram.com/dlakecreates - Mike Trees - https://instagram.com/run.nrg Podcast Concept, Production and Marketing BY POD PASTE One Percent Better - SPONSORLike what you're hearing? Want to perform 1% better in your life and training each day?Go here and signup (for FREE!) to be inspired and motivated twice-monthly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.