Is Anearobic Training Important?

This week's Brew the Coaches question comes from Georgina Phillips: My question is about anaerobic training. I'm a steady mid-pack runner, and one day I'd like to get back to being marathon-fit and participate in some 50k events. While reviewing the data from my runs on the Garmin Connect app, I've noticed that the anaerobic effect of my runs is always recorded as zero, even after doing interval sessions like hill reps or plyometrics. I have some theories about this; perhaps I have a "secret gear" that I haven't discovered yet. Honestly, I feel like I haven't found it, and maybe I'm not working as hard as my Garmin thinks I am. The little green LED on my watch might not be very accurate. Is anaerobic training important? Why do I never record any anaerobic effect from my runs and training sessions? What can I do to incorporate training that will achieve an anaerobic effect? https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.teaandtrailsultra.com/ Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. Precision Fuel & Hydration - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z Brew with the coaches - Thanks, Trish, Rebecca and Russell! The opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the coaches and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Precision Fuel & Hydration. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Tea & Trails Podcast & Precision Fuel & Hydration assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Amazon links are affiliate links. Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexq Celeste Yvonne's - https://amzn.to/40FYLK9 Fix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0 Running Challenges by Keri Wallace - https://amzn.to/3KGdU7e ROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2 NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15Lr The Daily Stoic - https://amzn.to/44qDm9j