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.  Become a patron! Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android  Podcast Facebook group Run Smarter Course with code 'PODCAST' for 3-day free trial.