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.
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