This episode takes a closer look at relaxed speed through the lens of Cole Hocker and the indoor racing season, using his approach over the 3000 meters to explore how speed can be handled calmly when margins are tight. We talk about what indoor racing reveals about rhythm, timing, and staying organized when pace changes quickly, and how those lessons transfer to everyday training.

The conversation moves into practical territory with a controlled speed session inspired by that approach, a nutrition spotlight on how to fuel before faster running without upsetting the stomach, and an injury check-in around mild knee stiffness that often shows up first thing in the morning. There’s also a dedicated masters perspective on why freshness matters more with age, and how restraint becomes a skill rather than a limitation.

The episode closes with a Sub-20 project update, reflecting on a recent indoor 3K test and how relaxed speed has become the backbone of current training. The focus throughout is consistency, durability, and letting speed support long-term progress instead of forcing it too early.

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Late January is often where winter training gets honest. The body feels a little more awake, but conditions are still harsh, motivation can dip, and it’s easy to either rush ahead or shut speed out completely.

In this episode of Endure Prime, Bjørn-Ivar talks through that in-between space: how to let short, relaxed touches of speed return without changing phases or adding stress. Drawing inspiration from indoor season logic, he explains why elite athletes protect calm movement even while running fast—and how everyday runners can apply the same principles.

The episode includes a simple, repeatable stride session, guidance on choosing safe and predictable locations, an early-season injury check-in, and a masters athlete perspective on why freshness and coordination matter more with age. There’s also a practical nutrition segment on fueling light speed work so it feels smooth rather than heavy, plus an update on the long-running Sub-20 Project and what winter training looks like right now.

Calm, grounded, and realistic, this episode focuses on consistency, safety, and keeping speed cooperative—so training holds together now and leaves room for more later.

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