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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 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...

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...

INTERVAL TRAINING

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10K TRAINING

Time-to-Run 10km Training Programs

FARTLEK

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HEARTRATE TRAINING

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The creation of a Fartlek session discussed

Articles, Fartlek

From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, one is to give a session that benefits the runner's development and the second is to provide the person with an environment which is a change to their normal surroundings when...

The Top 6 Favourite Fartlek Sessions

Articles, Fartlek

Do you have a favourite fartlek session? - The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are beneficial to the various competition distances. The Top 6 Favourite Fartlek Sessions Note that all sessions have a 10 minute warm up jog...

METHODS

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The Off Training Period – 10K Training programs

Sep 14, 2011 | 10k, Featured

Planning an Off Training Period – You have been training on the program for 3 to 4 months and you are beginning to feel jaded and the progress has become a little slower. It is time to rest.

The Build Up Period – 10K Training programs

Sep 14, 2011 | 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...

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