#137: 4 Simple Speed Workouts to Run Faster | With Coach Mario Fraioli

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow | Getting faster doesn't mean pushing harder on every run. In this episode, running coach Mario Fraioli shares how to introduce speed work, use hills to build strength, and balance training with a busy life. We also explore running strong in your 40s and beyond, learning to trust your body, and keeping the joy in running while working toward your next personal best.

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Topic covered:

00:00 — Smarter training with Mario Fraioli 01:15 — Building better habits with the Personal Best challenge 02:21 — Mario's training fundamentals: Think like an athlete 11:32 — Keeping your training simple 13:20 — How self-talk shapes your running 15:20 — Balancing running data and managing training stress  20:36 — Building a training week around a busy schedule 22:23 — Why short runs still count 25:08 — How to introduce speed work with strides 28:35 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsorship 29:45 — Getting comfortable with faster running 32:06 — The mile repeat progression workout 38:14 — The "throwaway 400" warm-up trick 41:04 — Using hills to build strength and speed 44:13 — Downhill training and varying your strides 46:17 — Behind a Western States champion's training and recovery 50:19 — Why a predictable routine improves training 56:20 — Running strong in your 40s and beyond 1:02:17 — Keeping easy days truly easy 1:02:58 — Getting started with strength training as you age 1:06:52 — Common mistakes recreational runners make 1:09:09 — Where to find Mario 1:10:27 — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier athlete

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