trainhome

Welcome to the Running Training and Methods Information section

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...

Interval Training for Performance

Sep 8, 2016 | 10k, Articles, Featured, Intervals

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their performance. Interval training is easy to monitor when assessing performance. Interval training increases speed endurance Speed endurance is an important attribute in middle and long...

Tips for Interval Training

May 24, 2016 | 10k, Articles, Featured, Intervals

I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one of the best ways to improve your speed endurance and they are a solid part of my own training: 1 km and 2 km intervals every third week. The mental strength needed in races, also...

Race your Best 10km

Feb 18, 2015 | 10k, Articles, Featured, News, TheEd

Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The strategy is based on your training, related to our 10km programs, and is specific to the sessions you have conducted. Use your 10k training to achieve your best 10km The sessions you...

INTERVAL TRAINING

Interval Intensity of Understanding Intervals

Sep 14, 2011 | 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...

10K TRAINING

Time-to-Run 10km Training Programs

FARTLEK

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Understanding Heart Rate and Exercise

by timeadmin | Dec 11, 2011 | Heart Rate

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

HEARTRATE TRAINING

How A Heart Rate Monitor Saved My first Half Ironman

Feb 12, 2011 | Article

Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his training quests and participating in the Ironman Canada event.. Using a Heart Rate Monitor takes the guesswork out of your runs and this case, a triathlon. I had used a Heart Rate...

NEWSFEED

Training towards a sub 55 minute 10Km

10k, Featured

Is your goal to train towards a sub 55 minute 10k? - You on the right page for the 10km program to achieve this ambition. In order to run sub 55 minutes, you will need to prepare yourself to run below 5 minutes 30 seconds per kilometer for the 10k distance. sub 55...

Training towards a sub 60 minute 10K

10k, Featured

Do you want to run sub 60 minutes 10k? Well,you have found the right place for the 10k Training Program to achieve sub 60 minutes for 10k. Do take note, that in order for you to run sub 60 minutes for 10Km, you must be able to run below 6 minutes per kilometer for the...

METHODS

The Definition of Fartlek Training

Sep 11, 2011 | Articles, Fartlek

Derived from the Swedish term that means ‘Speed Play’, fartlek can provide an excellent endurance and strength session, as well as help improve your speed and race awareness. Fart=speed and lek=play

Training towards a sub 60 minute 10K

Jul 17, 2013 | 10k, Featured

Do you want to run sub 60 minutes 10k? Well,you have found the right place for the 10k Training Program to achieve sub 60 minutes for 10k.

Continuous training for Cardio endurance

Nov 24, 2012 | Articles, Continuous Training, Featured

Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of oxygen to the muscles during periods of sustained activity. The utilisation of continuous training to achieve cardiorespiratory endurance via methods that enhance. What Continuous...

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...

Program Tips – 10K Training programs

Sep 10, 2011 | 10k, Featured

After launching the 10K programs and receiving a number of emails, we shall now add clarity to a few aspects regarding the program. Firstly, it wasn't considered necessary to mention the 10K am runs one can do to enhance your overall program. If you feel that you are...