EP. 57 - Why Heart Rate Training? | Running Explained w/ Elisabeth Scott

Heart rate training is a “buzz” topic in the running community (and for good reason), but why must it be so hard for every day athletes to understand?  Becoming a better runner doesn’t need to be so complicated, and this episode aims to explain one of the most misunderstood means of development in endurance sport. A topic that our guest knows all about! Elisabeth Scott is the founder of Running Explained, a comprehensive resource to help runners of all experiences and abilities become students of the sport and understand the how, what, and why of running! She holds running certifications from RRCA, USATF, and UESCA, has coached dozens of runners 1:1, and helped thousands of runners achieve their goals with training plans and guidance. Elisabeth's training philosophy emphasizes the importance of developing a strong aerobic capacity, which is what this episode is here to explain! We discuss the basics of heart rate training, how and why it can benefit all runners, and the specific ways to apply a knowledge of heart rate into your training! Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think! New releases every Thursday, so if you enjoy this episode, subscribe through your preferred listening platform for weekly content that helps elevate your running. More About Elisabeth: Running Explained Instagram YouTube Podcast Resources: Elevate Your Running Connect w/ Sara Connect w/ Austin – Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago