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

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. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Previnex Greens It's not surprising that gut health is one of the primary issues we face as runners. As any runner who hits the road or trail and constantly fears having to go to the bathroom can attest to, it's not a fun issue to deal with. That's why we've recently switched from AG1 to Previnex Gut and Greens Superfoods. Gut and Greens Superfoods are loaded with some of the most well-researched and science-supported gut and GI boosting ingredients, such as Solnul, and GutGuard. Solnul is clinically studied, multi-function fiber that repairs gut lining to support optimal digestion and GI health. GutGard is a clinically researched, flavonoid-rich, natural bioactive that supports reducing inflammatory markers, increasing gut integrity, and balancing the gut microbiome. So if you've struggled with gut problems on the run, head to runnersconnect.net/greens to check out Gut and Greens Superfoods and see the difference for yourself. To make it a no-brainer, you can use the code RTTT15 to save 15% on your first order and they offer a 100% money back guarantee. Personal Coaching As your training kicks into full gear this spring, don't underestimate the difference a personal coach can make when it comes to getting the results you deserve. For newer runners, a personal coach is that expert who can answer every question you have (and even the ones you don't know to ask) so you're absolutely positive that each day you're maximizing your training. For experienced runners, you'll finally have someone who knows and understands your strengths and weaknesses in-depth to help you squeeze that last 10% out of your training. Personal coaching is more than just a training schedule. Working one-on-one with a personal coach from RunnersConnect means you have someone analyzing both your short-term progress, but also helping you plan for long-term progression. Plus, you get feedback and adjustments on all your runs and workouts so you know you're making optimal progress. But, what makes our coaches different? First, we specialize in working with runners between 45 and 65, not elite athletes. Plus, our custom platform allows us to dig into your training data to give you insights and advice you can't get anywhere else. To learn more and see some of the results runners like you were able to achieve, head to runnersconnect.net/personal . Plus, you can get a free custom gait analysis through the end of January. Again, that's https://runnersconnect.net/personal