In this episode, I cover my personal journey of building endurance since 2018 and offer insights into running longer and faster. We'll discuss the adaptations and efficiencies gained through consistent practice. Covering topics such as the importance of aerobic base building, lactate threshold training, and critical velocity work. I also share my experiences with physical challenges, training methodologies, heart rate and VO2 max training, and training structure. The aim is to provide practical advice for anyone looking to improve their endurance and running performance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Building Endurance 01:28 Early Running Experiences and Challenges 04:29 The Journey from High School to Military Running 04:58 Discovering the Marathon and Running Strategies 10:33 Setting and Achieving Running Goals 17:00 The Marathon: A Test of Endurance and Efficiency 30:31 Understanding Lactate and Body Efficiency 31:23 Understanding Glucose Utilization During Exercise 32:59 The Impact of High-Intensity Training on Lactate Levels 33:55 Personal Experience with Lactate Threshold Testing 38:18 Adaptations from Endurance Training 41:02 The Importance of Aerobic Conditioning 44:25 Structuring Your Marathon Build 52:02 Training Methods and Personal Preferences 54:54 The Role of VO2 Max and Heart Rate in Training 01:03:44 Balancing Training Volume and Avoiding Injuries 01:06:08 Final Thoughts on Endurance Training Engineered for endurance. Proven by performance. Try G.1.M Sport today https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/products/g-1-m-sport Follow: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness