Welcome to the Interval section
We will discuss the use of Interval Training in this area. What follows will be the explanation of the training method, as well as leading to how intervals have been used by various coaches and athletes.
Understanding Intervals Interpretation of Understanding
Intervals Intensity of Understanding Intervals
The above articles will start with Interval Training Defined as well as The Physiology of Intermittent Exercise which then leads to the Interpretation followed by Interval Intensity. The article is fairly lengthy, and provides a scientific prospective with occasional 'layman' terms.
p>Whereas, the data at times may make for hard reading, we will break everything down into an easier format with time. We have to start somewhere.Following on from the introduction to Intervals:
Further Interval Training articles of interest
The Twelve Commandments of Training
There are as many different training plans as there are coaches. Every successful training programme has a number of common rules. I have developed these twelve commandments using over 20 years of coaching experience and many conversations with fellow coaches. Try to incorporate each of these rules into whatever … [Read More...]
In the long run – You’ll find endurance
Welcome to the 'in the long run - you`ll find endurance'. Here you will find the reasons behind the use of the long run. - Dave Spence - ex-resident coach, Cape Town The long run is the cornerstone of marathon training. In marathon training it has been found that 3 runs of 28-35 km over the 8 weeks … [Read More...]
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 … [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 run your best 10k'. The strategy … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 55 minute 10Km, you … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 60 minutes for 10Km, … [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...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 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...]
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
Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his … [Read More...]
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...]
