Tips from Aaron “Speedy” Stubbs
Sprinting is proven to be more efficient than longer endurance types of exercise (think jogging and walking) and has the added bonus of burning fat (even after you have finished exercising!), building muscle and it boosting your basal metabolic rate. Sprinting is a whole body...
Legendary South African athletics coach Ans Botha, who is affectionately known as "Tannie" Ans, has revealed that she doesn't use a computer to design training programmes for her athletes. Instead, she relies on her intuition and her deep understanding of her athletes' bodies to guide her. Botha's coaching philosophy is centred on listening to her athletes and designing programmes that meet their unique needs and fitness levels
For those seeking to elevate their running abilities and unlock hidden speed, Friday Fartlek Run Sessions are a revelation. This training program is a game-changer for both runners and triathletes, especially those preparing for events shorter than 10km. Derived from the Swedish term meaning "speed-play," Fartlek offers a dynamic and effective approach to enhance your running performance.
A well-balanced diet serves as the cornerstone of robust physical health and plays a pivotal role in helping individuals achieve their fitness ambitions. For runners and joggers, the significance of focusing on particular dietary elements cannot be overstated. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the essential dietary components that can power your running journey, ensuring you're primed for peak performance.
First Man under 3:50 – The Training of John Walker, Part 2 of 2
“I find it impossible to run flat out. I need competition to achieve full results. I usually train at ¾ pace so I’m not leaving all my training on the track” – John Walker
Note: This is...
September 29th 2019, and Kenenisa Bekele made history, clocking the second fastest marathon in history – 2:01:41, missing the world record by just two seconds.Bekele has many years of aerobic conditioning in his legs. However, his race specific training for Berlin 2019 only spanned over an 8 week period during. A remarkably short period of time.Bekele’s training diary leading in to the 209 Berlin Marathon is below. Most of this training was performed at sea level in the Netherlands.
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Chris Kwiatkowski is the co-author of Matt Centrowitz's self-published memoir "Like Father, Like Son - My Story on Running, Coaching and Parenting". A 2012 graduate from the University of Oregon where he competed for the Duck's on the national stage, Chris holds PBs of 13:51 5000m, 28:56 10,000m, 48:17 10miles...
Running & depression
By Steve Magness from 'The Science of Running'
http://www.scienceofrunning.com/
In high school, my coach would often laugh at the duration of my post-season breaks. It normally would constitute a day or two and then back to the mileage grind. In college, things didn’t change much as I became notorious...
Runner’s Tribe - By Alex Dreyer - Nutritionists
At some point in your athletic career, be you elite, amateur, recreational, or age-grouper, there comes a time when a decision must be made about whether to take one of those shiny gels being handed to you at an aid station in that...
As a runner, your feet are your best investment. Health issues which involve your feet can greatly impact your running career. These might include conditions like plantar fasciitis, hammer toe, and surprising to some, foot deformities.
Your feet are composed of your ankles, heels, and toes with each foot being...
