84. The Lactate Chat (with Dan Breen)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with coach Dan Breen about lactate and training strategies, along with updates from the hosts on their training and Frej's recent race win.

This week’s podcast: a deep dive with Aussie coach Dan Breen (Arete, Sydney) on lactate, training protocols, periodisation and how to dial in intensity in training. Plus, time in the podcast booth with Victor and Frej, catching up on their training weeks and Frej’s win at the Västerås Half Marathon.  Good stuff!  Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in town! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guests: Dan Breen @areteperform www.areteperform.com/ CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs, Frej Ersa Engberg

Guest: Dan Breen

Topics covered

• lactate
• training protocols
• periodisation
• intensity in training
• half marathon
• running

Keywords

• lactate
• training
• periodisation
• intensity
• half marathon
• running
• Dan Breen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arete, Runners FM, Acast, areteperform.com

Places: Sydney, Västerås, Stockholm

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