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Power Speed Endurance: A Skill-based Approach T... May 2026

, written by CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie and Glen Cordoza, is a training system designed to optimize performance and work capacity for endurance athletes while reducing injury risk.

: Incorporates CrossFit-style lifting and plyometrics to help athletes generate more force and build "unbreakable" bodies.

: The system treats endurance activities like running, swimming, and cycling as skills to be mastered. It uses the Pose Method to teach efficient running technique. Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach t...

The book challenges traditional high-mileage training by advocating for a "run less, train smart" philosophy. Instead of prioritizing volume, it focuses on building a foundation of proper movement mechanics and functional strength. Core Training Principles

: Outlines specific approaches to nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte balance tailored to high-intensity training. , written by CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie

: Features thousands of photographs detailing proper mechanics and drills for running, cycling (road, mountain, and time-trial), and swimming.

: Devotes specific sections to the "broken down athlete," teaching mobility exercises—often citing Kelly Starrett's Movement and Mobility Method—to repair and prevent common overuse injuries. Key Content & Resources It uses the Pose Method to teach efficient running technique

: MacKenzie emphasizes high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength work over long, slow distance (LSD) training to improve both speed and aerobic base.

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