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    Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

    Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

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    Training Insights from Alex Ostberg, Assistant Coach at Bowerman TC & Former RC Coach

    Training Insights from Alex Ostberg, Assistant Coach at Bowerman TC & Former RC Coach

    January 22, 2025
    1h 5m

    For today’s show we’re welcoming back a voice that should be familiar to longtime listeners, assistant coach at Bowerman TC and former RC coach Alex Ostberg. 

    Alex is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k.

    He’s back today to share training secrets from working with the fastest runners on the planet, including:

    • What are the most important training principles for runners of all levels
    • What is the role of a coach in getting the best out of their athletes
    • How Alex’s coaching philosophy has changed over time
    • Why you should think twice before trying to mimic the training of elite athletes like the Bowerman TC team

    If you’re curious what it’s like to coach world-class runners and what you can learn from them, then you’ll really enjoy this conversation with Alex Ostberg. 

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