Micro-Dosing Strength & Endurance Training: Defined as the division of volume within a microcycle across frequent, short duration and repeated bouts, according to NSCA. This is basically like Dr. Phil Maffetone’s slow weights (and even movement snacks to some degree) but more scientific and structured. Can be a solution to lack of time without sacrificing Read More

Intro: Our heart goes out to all the communities impacted by the forest fires in California. A quick follow-up to ATC’s 317: The 3-Minute Burpee Test (discussed after the rapid fire questions) Rapid Fire Questions for Lucho: What are your top book recommendations and/or best books you’ve recently read? (Does not have to be about Read More

Announcements MAF Meetup! Join us for a MAF run in Orange County, Calif! Tawnee is organizing a MAF run meet up at the Laguna Beach High School track on Jan. 11 at 8am PT. Get there a bit early, as we plan to start the MAF run on the track at 8. There is free Read More

Note: Tawnee and Lucho differ slightly from strict MAF in some ways. What they present in this podcast is based on their years of experience coaching athletes and seeing how these protocols play out in the real world. You can read Dr. Maffetone’s book to get the pure MAF details. MAF Basics: MAF = max Read More

We are joined by Coach Jason Koop, director of coaching for Carmichael Training Systems living out of Colorado Springs, coach to elite ultrarunners, and an ultrarunner himself. Jason has coached and supported the likes of Dean Karnazes, Dakota Jones, Kaci Lickteig, Dylan Bowman, Timothy Olson, and more. Jason has a new book titled “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Read More

On this show with Dr. Phil Maffetone: EP fans, the MAF team is seeking MAF test and race data from YOU for research purposes. Contribute your information here. Race pace relationship with MAF pace, in particular the marathon. When there is a big gap between your MAF pace and the marathon, why is this a red flag Read More

Want to join the EP crew for Ragnar SoCal April 1-2, 2016? Email us now for details! Lucho’s swimming again? Say what? What’s “head-banging” have to do with training? Run analysis for loyal EP fan Van Dieu! – Overcoming being a “plodder” – Now activating the pelvis/hips, stabilizing core and upper body, driving forward using hamstrings/glutes Read More

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