S2E3: Why Critical Velocity Training is Pure Magic
S2E3: Why Critical Velocity Training is Pure Magic  
Podcast: The Consistently Good Podcast
Published On: Wed Mar 04 2026
Description: Jeff breaks down why critical velocity training has been a cornerstone of his coaching for 25 years. How it builds speed, extends endurance, and improves performance without killing your legs. He explains the science, the practical application, and how to use it to run faster, farther, and more efficiently.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:53 How Jeff Found Critical Velocity by Accident05:36 The Origin of Critical Velocity Training07:05 Why Critical Velocity Actually Works08:02 The 3 Biggest Benefits of This Training10:48 Where Critical Velocity Fits in Your Training15:13 The Sweet Spot Between VO2 Max and Threshold20:29 The Ideal Effort Range for Critical Velocity27:15 When to Use It in a Training Block35:38 What a Critical Velocity Workout Looks Like37:54 How to Calculate Your Critical Velocity Pace40:02 How Much Volume You Should Do43:24 How Often to Run This Workout45:51 When You’ll Start Seeing Results47:25 Coach’s MailbagBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionBat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.https://www.batcitytc.com/FOLLOW:IG: https://www.instagram.com/theconsistentlygoodpodcast/YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvAh1V7frci0Rfv0dfm9-gJEFF CUNNINGHAM:IG: @jdcunningham97BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclubThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01QLJL5OWAZZT