How to Optimize Your Running with Periodization

Periodization is the sequencing of training over time—the art and science of stacking workouts over months, weeks and years to improve fitness. The two keys of periodizing a training plan are intensity and volume. In this video, I explain periodization for runners, present four popular periodization models and end with three takeaways from periodization that you can implement into your training today.

0:00 - What is Periodization?
2:33 - Linear Periodization
4:30 - Reverse Periodization
6:00 - Units of Time & Periodization
7:35 - Block Periodization
9:12 - Undulating Periodization
10:27 - Which Periodization Model is Best?
11:26 - Three Key Learnings from Periodization Models

[MidLifeRunner]

Loved to see “about running” material. I have a coach so ultimately I run what he prescribes but I love HR analysis etc…Karp is great. Would also love to see an example of your approach and how it has worked for you. While there are always faster runners out there, you’re very fast relative to the field and therefore granted a level of authority. Plus, no one can argue with “this works for me”

[jchen]

This series has been fantastic thank you 🙌

[jason.rams]

Getting ready for my Half Marathon in March, I think I'm accidentally doing reverse periodization lol returning from a summer injury, I wanted to get some speed back in the legs, so I'm doing an 8 week 5K plan, than beginning my 12 week Half Marathon plan 🤞 great video as well per usual!

[NomadActual_G]

Great video! How about a video on Zone 2 vs MAF vs RPE? Which method should runners use to run their easy runs?

[marcuslockhart]

I have a lot of the same books and love the technical stuff. Its not that hard to understand if people actually take time to think about it. Makes a huge difference in training. I use pfitzinger but I add a hill phase at the start to prep for flat speed work later then add more specific stuff in the race prep phase as its usually just vo2 max stuff.

[kuriosites]

I use the Gump Method: "I just felt like running."😂

[ciki]

What approach would you recommend if I am not training against specific race nor date, but I want to get best I can be? For now my temporary goal is HM, but no specific date nor pace (best I can). Should I still choose a day for "my virtual race" and follow 4 mentioned phases in macrocycle or would you recommend sth else?