by timeadmin | Apr 15, 2011 | Articles, Featured
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...
by timeadmin | Apr 15, 2011 | Articles, Featured
Too many times endurance athletes fall for the “if a little is good, a lot is better” myth. Nowhere is this truer than when it comes to hydration. All it takes is one race where you’ve had to DNF due to cramping and you start thinking, “hmm,...
by timeadmin | Apr 15, 2011 | Articles, Featured
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?” Chronobiology is basically the science of the rhythmic biological patterns that your...
by timeadmin | Apr 15, 2011 | Articles, Featured
Components of endurance training explained The types of endurance are Aerobic endurance, Anaerobic endurance, Speed endurance and Strength endurance. A sound basis of aerobic endurance is fundamental for all events. Aerobic Endurance Aerobic means ‘with...
by timeadmin | Apr 15, 2011 | Articles, Featured
Don’t feel guilty. Rest and recovery is not the same as skipping a workout. Successful athletes and fitness enthusiasts on every level build this crucial component into their training programmes. Rest and Recovery In Your Fitness Programme While you already know...
by timeadmin | Apr 15, 2011 | Articles, Featured
The ‘cornerstones of training’. Here you will find the basics behind the development of a good training regime that will benefit your running – Dave Spence Athletic training and competition are complex activities, with many variables contributing to...