In the realm of sprinting, Karsten Warholm has emerged as a trailblazer, rewriting the narrative of Norwegian athleticism. His journey is marked by unprecedented achievements, with one Olympic and two World titles in the 400m hurdles, coupled with holding the world record since 2021.
In the world of elite athletes, their training methods often remain shrouded in mystery, making it difficult for the public to gain insight into their rigorous routines. However, we are fortunate enough to delve into the training regime of renowned athlete Noureddine Morceli, as some valuable information has been made available through coaches, fellow athletes, and other sources.
Jim Walmsley is without a doubt America's greatest ever ultra trail runner. At 30 years of age Walmsley is best known for his success in ultrarunning, and especially as the record holder of the Western States 100. He is also the world record holder for 50 miles.
Walmsley is soon to step onto the roads at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials, Feb 29, in Atlanta. Walmsley has been clocking 175 mile (280km) weeks in training in preparation and also stopped the clock over half marathon at 1:04.00 in Houston, January 2019. And over the last year or so, Walmsley is doing something he hasn't done much of since college - track sessions.
Ryan Hall’s 2011 Boston Marathon 12 Week Training Diary - SUB 2:05
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The Double Threshold System and the Canova Special Block may share some apparent similarities, but delving deeper reveals their intrinsic differences. It is essential for runners to grasp this key takeaway: the Double Threshold System is not merely a Canova Special Block. While both involve two intense workouts in a day and a significant volume of fast running, their objectives and training philosophies set them apart.
Jake Heyward, a notable Olympic 1500m finalist, concluded his 2021 track season with extraordinary achievements, leaving a lasting mark on the athletic world. The 22-year-old graduate from Cardiff University, a former European under-18 and under-20 1500m champion, trains under the esteemed guidance of coach and former athlete Mark Rowland, who himself secured an Olympic steeplechase bronze medal in Seoul 1988 and held the British record.
Tempo Training - Do we do enough of it?
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1998 NCAA 800m Champion Khadevis Robinson's College Training Diaries
If you watched any major American track meet between the years of 1999 and 2012, chances are you know of Khadevis Robinson. Robinson is without a doubt one of the best American 800m runners of his generation, with eight combined USA...
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"If the coach cannot do it, he cannot 'teach' it - only talk about it." Percy Cerutty
If the 'Australian Running Bible' was a novel, it would be a bestseller, with three co-authors. 'Rab' (Chris Wardlaw), 'Clo' (Pat Clohessy) and 'Dick' (Dick Telford). Forwarded...
Witness the awe-inspiring talent of Sifan Hassan, a force to be reckoned with in the realm of middle and long-distance running. Hailing from Ethiopia and later becoming a Dutch citizen in 2013, Hassan has carved her name into the annals of athletic greatness. Her unparalleled prowess has earned her a legion of fans and a treasure trove of gold medals from prestigious competitions like the World Championships and the Olympic Games, solidifying her status as one of the most extraordinary female distance runners of all time.
