The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding Intervals OK then, all hard intervals all the time, right? NO, keep reading, the plot thickens. From what I have presented so far, and other research, I feel comfortable in saying that a program employing relatively low … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
The Rest during intervals as important as the work itself
You're doing some tough intervals at the track or on the road, and after each one you're gasping for oxygen and hoping that the pain in your muscles will subside soon. You've read that it's best to exercise lightly during your recovery intervals, but your body and mind are telling you to lean over and clutch your knees … [Read more...]
Training towards a sub 31 minute 10K
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 minutes for 10Km, you must be able to run at 3 minutes 05 seconds per kilometer for the distance. … [Read more...]
Train towards a sub 33 minute 10K
sub 33 minute 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 33 minutes for 10Km, you must be able to run below 3 minutes 18 seconds per kilometer for the distance. … [Read more...]
The Definition of Fartlek Training
Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent endurance and strength session, as well as help improve your speed and race awareness. Fart=speed and lek=play … [Read more...]
The creation of a Fartlek session discussed
From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, one is to give a session that benefits the runner's development and the second is to provide the person with an environment which is a change to their normal surroundings when doing a quality session determined by their … [Read more...]
The Top 6 Favourite Fartlek Sessions
The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are beneficial to the various competition distances. Note that all sessions have a 10 minute warm up jog and a 10 minute warm down. Because of the nature and often the stress of the session a thorough warm up is recommended, which … [Read more...]
Training towards a sub 35 minute 10K
sub 35 minute 10K program - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 35 minutes for 10Km, you must be able to run below 3 minutes 30 seconds per kilometer for the distance. … [Read more...]
Aerobic Training
Aerobic training, also known as "base training," has been likened to the foundation of a building in its importance to developing fitness. No house could survive for long with a weak foundation and so it is with distance runners and aerobic training. … [Read more...]
Program Tips – 10K Training programs
After launching the 10K programs and receiving a number of emails, we shall now add clarity to a few aspects regarding the program. Firstly, it wasn't considered necessary to mention the 10K am runs one can do to enhance your overall program. If you feel that you are able to slot in a 10K run in the morning, without … [Read more...]