The Underground SGX Show

Episode 19 Show Notes



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In this episode, learn about one of the key elements that you must train to improve if you want to see gains in your endurance performance.  This episodes research review discusses a study on what type of training you should be performing on a regular basis to improve VO2 Max.  Learn what VO2 max is, why it is important, and how to train to improve it.  Plus practical strategies to implement these techniques.

On the nutrition side of training, we have SGX coach and RD Anne L’Heureux to discuss one of her recent articles she wrote for the Spartan blog.  In this episode she reviews her article on 10 Foods You Should Always Have In Your Kitchen For Good Nutrition.  She discusses 3 of the 10 in this podcast and explains why it is not just about carbs, fats, and proteins, and why you need to consider micronutrients to maximize your health and performance.

In our resource of the week I talk about a book that is a must have in your library.  This book is a complete guide to OCR training and has everything you need to know to train for your next race.  For a complete exercise library, training checklists, gear recommendations, done for you programs, and much more.  In our SGX Coach’s Interview we have on one of the authors of the book Coach David Magida.

David is the Founder and Head Coach of Elevate and has dedicated his life to fitness. A former collegiate runner, David shifted his training focus to the Elevate Method and immediately moved up the world rankings in the sport of competitive Obstacle Racing. Through HIIT David got stronger, leaner, faster and more explosive. He is a founding member of the Reebok Spartan Race Pro Team, the author of “The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training” and the host of NBC Sports “Spartan Race.”

In this interview he chats about how he got started running competitively in the early days of Spartan Race training.  We dig into some of the topics discussed in his book from proper gear and apparel, how to create a balanced program, what it takes to be a athlete built for Spartan Racing, lessons from Randy Moss, and a ton more.  You won’t want to miss this jam packed interview.

 

Links mentioned in the show:

Free Speed Coaching Call:  http://sandiegopremiertraining.setmore.com/

Running Economy article:  https://ocrunderground.com/improve-running-economy/

SGX Coach Anne L’Heuruex’s 10 Must Have Foods Article:  https://www.spartan.com/en/nutrition/how-to-eat/spartan-kitchen-overview-2?article=41001

Study on VO2 Max training:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17414804

Elevate Interval Training:  https://www.elevateintervalfitness.com

David Magida FB:  https://www.facebook.com/dmagida

The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Obstacle-Training-David-Magida/dp/1492513776

Woodway Treadmills: http://www.woodway.com/products/filter/product-types/treadmills-158/product-types/non-motorized-817