Instead of trying to maximize training hours, we should identify the most effective training opportunities. More does NOT equal better. We are seeing more and more athletes becoming conditioned to train at sub-optimal effort. It is impossible to teach them to go 100% when they are doing so much that it is physically infeasible to do so!! You'll see from the attached chart that elite athletes in at least one particular study performed less deliberate training when they were younger. Timing matters! #training #workouts #LTAD #athleticdevelopment #marathonnotasprint #trainsmart #workhard #trainhard #sports #sportstraining