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
