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What is fartlek?

So what is Fartlek? – The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is a great way to develop endurance and strength as well as increase speed. Fartlek is a more systematic form of pace training.

A new 800 meter record 30 years later

A new 800m record – Our Time-to-Run training programs are time-oriented. The programs are aimed at improving your 10km times, but your times for other distances will no doubt improve.

Substitute some of your running training with skiing

Substitute running with skiing – Unfortunately, the winters in Southern Finland are what they are, and there is no guarantee that you will be able to ski.

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...

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.

Interval Training for Performance

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their performance. Interval training is...

Ways to Step up your Running

Mar 28, 2012 | Articles, Featured

If your running is in a rut and you're finding it hard to get faster, or even to get motivated, read on for 5 tips on how to get your running back on track. If your running is in a rut, and you feel like you're just stagnating, you might be looking for some...

The Twelve Commandments of Training

Feb 2, 2012 | Articles, Featured

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...

Why are Runners so hard on themselves?

Dec 19, 2011 | Articles, Featured

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...

INTERVAL TRAINING

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10K TRAINING

Time-to-Run 10km Training Programs

FARTLEK

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Training towards a sub 35 minute 10K

by timeadmin | Sep 10, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Aerobic Training

by timeadmin | Sep 10, 2011 | Articles, Featured

Program Tips – 10K Training programs

by timeadmin | Sep 10, 2011 | 10k, Featured

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HEARTRATE TRAINING

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The Build Up Period – 10K Training programs

10k, Featured

Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, this Build Up is only recommended for those who have trained on the 10k training programs previously. Do not start with the Build Up if you have not trained on the programs The Build...

Understanding Intervals

Articles, Featured, Intervals

Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval Training or Steady State Training? Obviously that is simplistically stated, but I will try to make things more clear as we go. Eight years ago, my master's thesis asked this exact...

METHODS

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The Race Period for Racers

Nov 20, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, this RACE PERIOD for RACERS is only recommended for those who would like to race for a period of 4 to 6 weeks max. This is normally aimed at the more ELITE athletes, sub 33min 10k PB...

The Warning Signs of Overtraining

Sep 14, 2011 | Featured, Overtraining

Listed below are the warning signs of overtraining: In the Muscles Persistent soreness and stiffness in the muscles, joints and tendons. Heavy - leggedness. Emotional Symptoms Loss of interest in training. Nervousness - a heightened state Depression - humour is...

10K Training programs towards your goals

Apr 16, 2011 | 10k

10K Training programs towards your goals The 10K is believed to be distance that gives you a marker for all events; above 10Km, that you may attempt. In the early 80's many of the leading 10K athletes stepped up to the marathon with success. This section will be...

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