The Endurance Science Podcast with Matt Carpenter

How to Periodise Training - the Road to London 2027

The Endurance Science Podcast with Matt Carpenter

Show Notes

In this episode I discuss the main focus on my current training block, the races I have planned leading up to London Marathon and how to periodise your training over long periods of time.

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