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NIKE Pro Coach Alex Osberg on Why 94% of Youth Prodigies Fail, the 10-Minute Tendon Rule, and the Case Against Training Harder — The Science Most Runners Ignore
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Alex returns for his monthly Run Down to unpack five recent essays that challenge how we think about talent, training, and long-term development in running.
First, he explores why most prodigies don’t ultimately make it at the highest level. Early success, he argues, often masks structural weaknesses. That theme flows directly into the case for delaying specialization. The athletes who diversify early, build broader movement skills, and avoid constant pressure to peak as teenagers often develop deeper…
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