The Aerobic Base: Hugo Van Den Broek (Running Coach In Kenya & 2:12 Marathoner) Gives The Lowdown.
2025-02-21
Hugo Van Den Broek is an ex-professional runner (PB Marathon = 2:12) who lives and works in distance running Mecca, Iten (Kenya).
From there, he coaches Kenyan athletes (and others - me included - online).
He also runs Kenya Running Camps (https://www.kenya-camp.com/).
These camps are for runners of all sorts, from the complete novice to the seasoned marathoner.
They offer you a chance to train in a camp setting for a good chunk of time, but more importantly, they give you a chance to learn how to level up your distance running (training, lifestyle, mindset) by learning from the best.
Hugo kindly shared his time to talk about THE AEROBIC BASE.
You may have heard about it, but what is it? Really?
We discussed:
1/ What is the base?
2/ Why is it important for distance running success?
3/ Which events is it especially relevant for?
4/ How can runners evaluate their base?
5/ How can runners build their base?
I hope you enjoy it!
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This podcast is hosted by Tim Karajas, an ex-Physiotherapist turned Personal Trainer. Tim is Head Coach and Owner of Extension Fitness.
The focus of this podcast is on:
- health & fitness for middle aged and older adults
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About Extension Fitness:
Extension Fitness is a family owned, boutique personal training and running coaching service in Perth, Western Australia.
We help middle-aged and older adults improve their health through strength training.
We help recreational runners get faster and reduce injury risk. We do it through technique assessment & coaching, online running coaching via Final Surge and strength training.