014 Understanding 80/20 Training (and Why It Matters)

If every workout feels kind of hard… and you’re still not seeing the progress you expect—this is for you.

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most talked-about (and most misunderstood) concepts in endurance training: 80/20.

You’ve probably heard that you should train “mostly easy,” but what does that actually look like in real life? And why do so many athletes think they’re doing it… but aren’t?

We dig into:

• What 80/20 training actually means (and what it doesn’t)
• Why always training “moderately hard” keeps you stuck
• How to structure your week for real progress
• The mental shift required to trust easy training
• Practical ways to start applying this immediately

If you’ve been training consistently but feel tired, plateaued, or like every session blends together—this conversation will help you reset and move forward with more clarity.