In this episode of the Critical Oxygen Podcast, Coach Aaron Geiser and I discuss time management for endurance athletes. We discuss the common inefficiencies athletes face, the importance of scheduling workouts, and how to set boundaries to prioritize training. We discuss how athletes can evaluate their daily priorities and communicate effectively with their coaches to optimize their training schedules. Through practical tips and personal anecdotes, we provide valuable insights for athletes looking to enhance their performance by managing their time more effectively. TAKEAWAYS - Removing as many distractions as possible is essential for achieving goals. - Setting boundaries helps prioritize important tasks. - Identify what patterns allow you to be most productive. - Flexibility in training schedules is important. Doing 45 minutes of something is better than nothing. Enjoy! Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want us to address, leave a comment! Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2 Follow Aaron on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/triageiser/ Interested in learning more about physiology? Check out the critical oxygen website for blogs, courses and coaching -https://www.criticaloxygen.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Time Management in Endurance Training 02:49 Identifying Inefficiencies in Training 06:04 The Importance of Scheduling Workouts 08:53 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Training 12:11 Evaluating Daily Priorities 14:59 Managing Time for Effective Training 17:46 Communicating with Coaches for Better Time Management 28:37 Training Duration and Athlete Goals 31:28 Individualized Training Approaches 36:22 Balancing Training and Life 39:15 Self-Coaching and Realistic Expectations 44:28 Guiding Principles in Training 50:10 Incremental Improvement and Self-Assessment KEYWORDS time management, endurance training, scheduling workouts, prioritization, coaching, efficiency, athlete performance, productivity, training tips, life balance, training duration, athlete goals, individualized training, self-coaching, guiding principles, incremental improvement, time management, recovery, performance, mental health