With race season fast approaching, we're slipping out of the base phase and into the build phase. Or are we? I mean, is base training even important these days? Or is it more important to do intervals? Some athlete do base training all year - but does that mean that's right for you? In this episode, we discuss who needs base training and wahy, and unlock some of the limiting factors and benefits of the base phase. Base training - or the popular Zone 2 training - isn't for everyone all the time, so dig into this episode to find out more! And as you transition out of base, watch out for these pitfalls that will derail your season!

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