Alex Osberg

Newsletter author and Nike Pro coach who writes The Run Down by The Running Effect, focusing on training science, youth development, and tendon health; frequent guest on The Running Effect podcast.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 48min

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

Alex Osberg, Nike Pro coach and newsletter author focused on training science and tendon health, returns to unpack why most youth prodigies fade, the case for delayed specialization, and how misapplied intensity sabotages progress. He explains tendon biology, the 10-minute tendon rule, and practical loading strategies for durability. Short, provocative takes on building long-term, sustainable performance.

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