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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...

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...

Understanding Heart Rate and Exercise

Dec 11, 2011 | Heart Rate

If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a measure of your exercise intensity. The basics are that 1) heart rate serves as a measure of exercise intensity during steady state activities, and 2) If we estimate maximal heart rate as 220...

INTERVAL TRAINING

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10K TRAINING

Time-to-Run 10km Training Programs

FARTLEK

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Training towards a sub 40 minute 10K

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

Maximum Heart Rate Stress Tests

by timeadmin | Jun 12, 2011 | Featured, Heart Rate

The “Training-Sensitive Zone” – Heart-Rate

by timeadmin | Apr 18, 2011 | Featured, Heart Rate

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Interpretation of Understanding Intervals

Articles, Intervals

The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals INTERPRETATION There are two major points I want to draw from Dr. Astrand's experiments: 1) Intermittent exercise allows a higher total volume of high intensity work. Performed continuously, the...

Interval Intensity of Understanding Intervals

Articles, Featured, Intervals

The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding Intervals OK then, all hard intervals all the time, right? NO, keep reading, the plot thickens. From what I have presented so far, and other research, I feel comfortable in saying that...

METHODS

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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...

Water running can be beneficial to athlete

Sep 14, 2011 | Articles, Water Running

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...

sub 45 minute 10K Training Program

Feb 7, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Do you want to run a sub 45 minute 10k? Then use this 10k training program to run a sub 45 minute 10K.

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