Ways to Step up your Running
5 Ways to Step up Your Running If your running is in a rut and you're finding it hard… [more]
The Twelve Commandments of Training
There are as many different training plans as there are coaches. Every successful training programme… [more]
Why are Runners so hard on themselves?
When you ask a runner what their best time for a particular distance is, there is normally an embarrassed… [more]
The Race Period for Racers
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, this RACE PERIOD… [more]
The Off Training Period – 10K Training programs
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. You have been training… [more]
Why are Runners so hard on themselves?
When you ask a runner what their best time for a particular distance is, there is normally an embarrassed pause, perhaps some shuffling of the feet and finally a quiet response. No matter what ability level, most runners are never really satisfied with their personal bests. Even right after a runner has gone out and … [Read More...]
Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make – Part 2
Welcome to the 'Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make' Part 2 - 6 to 10. This article is by - Dave Spence ex-resident coach, Cape Town This article follows on from - Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make numbers 1 to 5 6. Not Taking Supplemental Electrolytes. An athlete who's suffered from painful … [Read More...]
Six Building Blocks of Distance Running
This article describes the five varieties of strength- and speed-building workouts, along with the benefits of each and the most productive ways to use these tools. Before we begin, though, a plug for an unofficial sixth workout: the easy run. Too many runners, are hell bent on increasing speed and mileage, … [Read More...]
10k Training Programs
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. You have … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 33 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 35 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
After launching the 10K programs and receiving a number of emails, we shall now add … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 40 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 45 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 50 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Water Running
Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout … [Read More...]
Overtraining
Listed below are the warning signs of overtraining: In the Muscles Persistent soreness … [Read More...]
Interval Training
Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval … [Read More...]
The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals … [Read More...]
The article below leads on from the 2nd article The Interpretation of Understanding … [Read More...]
You're doing some tough intervals at the track or on the road, and after each one you're … [Read More...]
Fartlek Training
Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent … [Read More...]
From a coaching perspective, fartlek sessions are to achieve two things, one is to give a … [Read More...]
The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are … [Read More...]
Heart Rate Training
If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a … [Read More...]
Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed … [Read More...]
Many athletes who have a history of continual sport since their early teens have a higher … [Read More...]
Training-Sensitive Zone Maximum exercise heart rate is on most occasions determined … [Read More...]
Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his … [Read More...]
