Lydiard Training Method

The Lydiard Training Method, developed by coach Arthur Lydiard, emphasizes a structured approach to endurance and fitness. It starts with abundant aerobic base-building through long, easy runs, which develop endurance and overall health. This phase is followed by targeted workouts like tempos and interval runs to improve speed and strength. The method balances training intensity and recovery, gradually increasing challenge to prevent fatigue. It's used by runners to enhance performance systematically, focusing on developing a solid aerobic foundation before adding speed work, ultimately leading to improved race times and overall running efficiency.