Researchers have found that elite runners adhere to a strict training routine to ensure optimal performance. The key factors in this regimen are planning and periodization. The athletes gradually increase their running volume over several weeks during a base phase. As the preparation becomes more specific, they increase their running volume at race-pace intensity.
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‘African Speed, African Endurance’ – By Amby Burfoot
British Milers Club Journal - Autumn 2001. Volume 3 Issue 12.
“Yes, a lot of Africans are born at altitude, not all. This gives them some advantage but it is not insurmountable. Remember this. Coe...
A question I am asked about more often than not is about my diet as an athlete. I constantly receive messages from female athletes about what I eat to fuel my body and if I periodise my eating habits depending on my season. I must start this article by...
Chasing that running feeling: fresh air in my lungs, listening to my heavy breathing, red blood cells pumping, time in the air, feet gliding the ground, forward lean flying. I felt instant affinity for the simple repetitive action of running in circles or from point A to B as...
Keeping fit and healthy is a popular theme amongst people around the world. One way in which many accomplish this goal is by running. For most runners, taking part in a marathon is the pinnacle achievement of this pastime. There are many different marathons that occur worldwide, some of...
RT's Run School featuring Mark Blomeley. Mark is a strength and conditioning coach with over 10 years experience in the sports and fitness industry. Currently in Brisbane, he is a specialist strength and conditioning coach for runners from international standard elites to the every day runner.
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The Training of Jim Ryun - ‘Quality & Quantity’
The first American high school athlete to run a Sub-4 mile, multiple world record holder, Olympic 1500m medallist. Jim Ryun to this day is an American superstar, rivalled by very few before and since.
He was also known...
The Training of 1992 Olympic 5000m Champion Dieter Baumann
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“Yobes Ondieki told me that you have got to be able to run, at any time of the week, any time of the year, a fast l0-miler.” - Isabella Baumann
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British Milers Club Journal....
Running with carbon fiber plate (CFP) footwear has been found to offer significant performance benefits due to changes in foot and ankle biomechanics. However, concerns have been raised about potential injuries associated with the use of this footwear.
Firstly, thanks to Runners Tribe for approaching me, I am stoked to be able to share my training and story. Growing up I played a lot of Tennis and Hockey and somehow it took me until my 20th year to fully realise how good running can be and take...
