SQUADRUN – Real people, extraordinary portaloo moments Caffeine is the most widely used performance drug in endurance sport, which is funny when you think about it. We love to dress running up as some noble communion with nature. Sunrise. Birds. Mountains. Personal growth. But peel back the lycra and what Read more
An athlete reached out stating that they feel as though they have been holding station a bit and were wondering where the gains had gone.
Hopefully my response is of interest or use to a wider audience.
It is an undeniable truth that as we age we slow down, but from what age this begins and at what rate do we slow has been the subject of much research.
We do not begin to slow down until our early to mid-30s, and the three primary physiological mechanisms that cause us to slow down are well understood.
Estimating your finish time for an event you have not done previously. Relatively common question – “how long do you think my race will take?” Good question! The first step is to get an approximate understanding of where an athlete typically finishes in a field. Start by checking previous results. Read more
If you’re a runner gearing up for a big race, chances are you’ve heard of tapering. Tapering is the process of reducing your training volume and intensity in the days and weeks leading up to a race to help your body recover, reduce fatigue, and perform at its best on Read more
Eccentric strength training involves the lengthening of a muscle under load, which can lead to improvements in strength, power, and endurance. Here are some key findings that support the use of eccentric strength training for endurance performance: Eccentric training can improve running economy. Running economy refers to the amount of Read more
Train where you are at. Now is not the time for panic kilometres. If you can do more, sure, consider doing a little bit more but significantly increasing your training stress will greatly increase the risk of injury. You have to train where you are at. Comparison is the thief Read more
When there’s less than 100 days to the start of Ultra-trail Australia by UTMB we ask – What should athlete be focusing on right now? Here’s out top-5 considerations for the 13 weeks ahead. Stairs, there I said it.Increase specificity over time but focus on building base for now. You Read more
Mindset, in my opinion, is the final part of the puzzle piece when it comes to working towards, and finishing, a long distance run. I like to think of your training as putting the ingredients in, mixing it up, and baking a big old tasty cake. Race day is the Read more
Whether you are a new or returning athlete, your objective in this base phase is to build as much weekly volume as possible.If you are beginning your training for the first time or returning from an absence of running, start by increasing your training frequency first. Increase the number of Read more