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Last year Australia's Russ Dessaix-Chin wrote this colourful and informative description of 'The Surprise Fartlek' for RT's workout series. We present it again for new and returning readers.
Fartlek definition via Oxford Dictionaries online
A system of training for distance runners in which the terrain and pace are continually varied.
Origin 1940s:...
Marathon Training & Performance
Since commencing personalised training programs in 2009, the Front Runner coaching team has been primarily focused on assisting both recreational and competitive runners competing in events ranging from 5km to the Marathon, as well as Full and Half Ironman Triathlon.
Over time, the tracking of data (through...
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You know the drill. Aching knee, tight hip, quads locking up- time for the foam roller. Surprise surprise, the good old foam roller actually works best if you use it when you are niggle free, a few minutes a day can make all...
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“My bottom end speed is usually pretty good, so like 200’s, 300’s, 400’s - they come around pretty quick - but that 800, 1000 kind of rep, that’s my weakness and what I tend to work on a lot.” -Matthew Centrowitz
‘Centro’ doesn’t really...
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In an attempt to assess the ideal age for marathon runners, Runner’s Tribe took a look at the 30 fastest female marathon runners in world history. Their respective ages were compared.
To see our Australian women’s comparisons, click here.
Facts
Average Age: 28 ½ years...
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“The idea behind tempo runs is that by being right at lactate threshold you can consistently nudge it down. For instance, Matt Centrowitz, 4:50 (minutes per mile) is probably his lactate threshold, I’m hoping that 6 weeks from now it will be 4:40,...
By Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
“There is an advantage to being the first mover. When you can get a surge, get your move in, everyone is reacting to you.”
This was a quote I saw (thanks to letsrun.com) from former college runner Elijah Greer, after he made a decisive move,...
Written by Lachlan Chisholm, Physiotherapist
The Achilles tendon is a very common injury area in running and sport in general. Injury to the Achilles has a multitude of potential causes. The most common site of injury is an Achilles tendinopathy to the mid portion of the tendon, the other common site...
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“If I run with others then all sessions become full-speed burners; thus I prefer to run with others just for speed sessions” - Paul Tergat
Sources:
Running to the Limit - Training Plans, Tips and Secrets. By Paul Tergat.
‘Train Hard, Win Easy. The Kenyan...
