Reading time: 15 minReading time: 15 minThe Lydiard method: founder of modern running trainingArthur Lydiard changed running forever. His method of high volume, strict periodization and an aerobic base produced Olympic champions for decades.
Reading time: 12 minReading time: 12 minThe Maffetone method: aerobic base via low heart ratePhil Maffetone caps your heart rate to build a deep aerobic base. Patient, slow, but with payoffs that show up later.
Reading time: 15 minReading time: 15 minThe Pfitzinger method: marathon at high qualityPete Pfitzinger combines high mileage with sharp quality work. The blueprint many ambitious marathoners follow.
Reading time: 17 minReading time: 17 minPolarized training: the 80/20 split, scientifically explainedMost easy, the rest really hard, almost no middle ground. Stephen Seiler's polarized model — scientifically grounded.
Reading time: 18 minReading time: 18 minThe Vigil method: altitude training and team runningCoach Joe Vigil shaped Olympic medalists with altitude training, team sessions and elite mileage.
Reading time: 11 minReading time: 11 minZones and Quality (VDOT): the scientific approachZones and Quality (VDOT) is Jack Daniels' science-based zone system: train at the right intensity for every goal.
