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    HANG WITH - Andreas Almgren - Double Threshold Training

    HANG WITH - Andreas Almgren - Double Threshold Training

    May 10, 2024
    49m

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    Andreas Almgren is the swedish national record holder in the 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and the Half Marathon. In this episode Matt chats with Andreas all about his training and life.

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    Topics:

    • 00:00 Introduction to the Sweat Elite Podcast with Andreas Almgren
    • 00:13 Andreas Almgren: The Swedish Record Breaker's Journey
    • 01:22 Sponsor Shoutout: Precision Fuel & Hydration
    • 02:01 Deep Dive into Andreas's Training Philosophy and Achievements
    • 02:37 From Burgers to Threshold Workouts: Andreas's Unique Approach
    • 04:48 Balancing Professional Running with a Career in Data Science
    • 05:37 The Science Behind Training Optimization with Svexa
    • 10:38 Exploring Andreas's Transition to Longer Distances
    • 15:50 The Double Threshold Strategy: A Game Changer for Andreas
    • 20:06 Training Insights: Threshold Workouts, Mileage, and Treadmill Use
    • 41:07 Diet, Strength Training, and Future Goals
    • 48:12 Closing Thoughts and How to Follow Andreas's Journey

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