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