Dr. Phil Skiba on Breaking2, How to Build Critical Power, and the Secret to a Fast Kick

<p>Dr. Philip Skiba is a physician, performance consultant for the Breaking 2 project, coach to dozens of world class athletes, and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3GO2Oih">Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes</a>.</p> <p>Phil is a world-class expert on running physiology and how to race faster. His groundbreaking research into Critical Power, Critical Speed, and the "W Prime" model of fatigue help the best runners in the world plan their training. And the best coaches seek him out for guidance.</p> <p>In this conversation, we discuss: </p> <ul> <li>How to determine and improve your "critical speed" </li> <li>His work with Avelo (get your pair of <a href= "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/avelorunning/avelo-meet-the-worlds-smartest-running-shoe"> smart running shoes</a>!)</li> <li>The under-discussed "battery" of speed that helsp you kick fast at the end of a race</li> <li>Phil's contribution to Breaking 2 and Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 marathon attempt</li> </ul> <p>Please <a...