Welcome to the Training Articles section

In this section we will list the articles from Time-to-Run contributors worldwide
View : The training articles
- Why are Runners so hard on themselves?
- The Twelve Commandments of Training
- The Need for Sleep
- Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
- Timing your Workout
- Components of endurance training explained
- Build Rest and Recovery Into Your Fitness Programme
- The cornerstones of training
- In the long run - You`ll find endurance
- Six Building Blocks of Distance Running
- Aim to trim down interval recoveries

Water running can be beneficial to athlete
Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout for run training. There are a few reasons why I recommend water running in an athlete's training plan. One of the primary reasons is if the athlete has an injury that will not allow him or her to run on a hard surface. … [Read More...]

Timing your Workout
Timing your Workout Just when you thought you had your training schedule figured out, along comes Chronobiology. You are probably asking, “What the heck is that and why do I care?” … [Read More...]

The Importance of short-term goals
Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles - Everyone knows that setting yourself a goal is of great importance, however discussing and achieving short-term goals is in truth just as important. … [Read More...]
10k Training Programs

Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles - Everyone knows that setting … [Read More...]

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]

I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]

Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The … [Read More...]

Hi ALL, we would like to make the recommendation to all, to cutback on intense training … [Read More...]

Hi ALL, we would like to make the recommendation to all, to cutback on intense training … [Read More...]

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...]

Hi ALL, we would like to make the recommendation to all, to cutback on intense training … [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...]
Continuous Training

Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of … [Read More...]
Interval Training

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]

I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]

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 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding … [Read More...]
Fartlek Training

The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is … [Read More...]

Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent … [Read More...]

From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, … [Read More...]

The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are … [Read More...]
Heart Rate Training

Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed … [Read More...]

If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a measure of your … [Read More...]

Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his … [Read More...]