Training for Tor Des Geants
Jun 26, 20261h 12m
Isobel and Ron talk about what Isobel is doing for her training for Tor Des Geants. They discuss the daily and weekly work required and the fact that big races take a lot out of you.
Hosted by Isobel Ross · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 308 episodes
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Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast, where we talk all things endurance, mainly running! You will hear from athletes, experts in the field and also myself on all topics designed to help you reach your endurance goals!
Isobel Ross hosts Peak Endurance, a sports show with 308 episodes published.
Isobel and Ron talk about what Isobel is doing for her training for Tor Des Geants. They discuss the daily and weekly work required and the fact that big races take a lot out of you.
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