Training Diaries: to write or not to write? - A column by Mark Tucker
“I would consider my diary serves the same purpose as going for a walk or a run. They are all physical ways of clearing a mental landscape.” (Chet Faker)
I recently visited the house I grew up...
According to Tommy Rodgers, a registered dietitian and coach, what you eat after exercise can affect how well you recover and how hard you can train the next day. Glycogen stores need to be replenished, and muscle breakdown minimized. It is more complicated to determine the amount and timing of the post-run snack, but a small snack or meal with protein, carbohydrates, and good nutritional value should suffice.
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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...
Originally Published, Monday, June 24, 2019 - 13:15, Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, Contributor, Inside Science. Republished with permission.
Written by Rodrigo Pérez Ortega
(Inside Science) -- Finishing the Boston marathon is a life-changing milestone for many athletes. The same goes for the microbes in their guts.
In a new study, published today in the journal Nature...
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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...
The introduction of carbon-plated running shoes, popularly known as "super shoes," has had a significant impact on the racing world since Eliud Kipchoge's first attempt at breaking the two-hour marathon record in 2017. These shoes are designed with a combination of Pebax foam and a carbon fiber plate, which together provide exceptional resilience, lightness, and energy return, giving runners a bouncy sensation as they run.
Tom Fawthorpe RT Journal | The Workout Series
My training is mainly based around the old saying of quality over quantity. The main reason behind this is due to injuries I have suffered in the past. When I was a bit younger I didn’t really listen to my body and...
At the INEOS 159 challenge, Runner’s Tribe was lucky enough to catch up with a few members of Eliud Kipchoge’s training squad, to discuss the training of Kipchoge during the build-up to his second crack at running a sub 2-hour marathon. It is important to note that Kipchoge’s training has not changed in many years. Therefore, the below schedule is how Kipchoge prepares for all his marathon races.
An outline is provided below:
Threshold training, or T-pace, running is highly beneficial for distance runners, providing satisfying workouts and better consistency while avoiding overtraining. There are two types of threshold training: tempo runs and cruise intervals. Tempo runs are moderately prolonged runs that improve endurance, while cruise intervals involve repeated runs with brief recoveries. The focus here is on tempo runs, including extended tempo runs.
The intensity of a workout is increased, just like with hill runs, by stair workouts. But, because of the steep height, climbing stairs is frequently more difficult than sprinting up a moderate incline. This increased effort makes runners breathe more quickly and forcefully, which can improve their ability to use oxygen. Regular stair workouts can help runners increase their VO2max, enabling them to run faster on flat terrain
