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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...
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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.

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Interval Training for Performance

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their performance. Interval training is...
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Ways to Step up your Running

Ways to Step up your Running

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  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...

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The Warning Signs of Overtraining

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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

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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...

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Why are Runners so hard on themselves?

Why are Runners so hard on themselves?

Dec 19, 2011 | ,

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

Understanding Heart Rate and Exercise

Dec 11, 2011 |

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...

Program Tips – 10K Training programs

Program Tips – 10K Training programs

Sep 10, 2011 | ,

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...