Reduce training intensity during corona pandemic
It is advisable to reduce the intensity of training during corona pandemic. For may of us Spring is THE time when we want to get back into running. The liberating feeling of going out in the sunshine and running on bare pavements after a long snowy winter is probably something only the ones living in areas where winter … [Read 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...]
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...]
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
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
If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a measure of your … [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...]
