Considering adding in some cycling to your running plan? If you’re a runner looking to reduce injury risk, enhance recovery and increase running speed, then cycling is a great option. As runners, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of cross training. It’s logical to prioritise run training. This makes sense, since training should be specific. And you …
A Functional Threshold Power (FTP) cycling test is a straightforward, non-invasive method of assessing your cycling performance level. And is often used to establish specific cycling training zones. In this article, we’re going to look at What is an FTP test How to perform an FTP Test Look at ways to increase your cycling FTP …
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If you want to improve running efficiency and become a faster runner: then pay attention to your running symmetry. That’s the findings of a recent study, published in the International Journal of Exercise Science. In this article we’ll look at: Running symmetry and why it’s important How to assess it using ground contact time balance …
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Considering including some trail running? In this article, we look at why it’s an excellent way to improve your running. Trail running can really benefit all runners. Whether you race on the road, track, cross-country, or trails, including regular trail running should form a key part of your run training formula. From increased strength and …
Hill sprints improve your power and speed. They increase the strength of your muscles and tendons. And they help to develop the foundational strength needed for greater running fitness. They are the sprinting equivalent of aerobic base training. And help you build greater speed, strength and power which will transfer to other components of your …
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Downhill running is a skill that’s often overlooked. After all, downhill running’s easier, so why would you need to train for that? And if I’m being honest, it’s something I’ve been guilty of overlooking. But that’s a mistake. In fact, specific downhill running training is an excellent way to running performance. It can make you …
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Long hill repeats combine the training benefits of VO2 max running intervals and muscular endurance training. They are like the longer intervals that most runners are familiar with – 600, 800 or even 1000m intervals. And run at a similar intensity — making these an excellent workout for developing aerobic fitness. There’s just one difference… …
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If you’re looking for a hill workout to develop aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, fatigue resistance and your lactate threshold, then you can’t get much better than tempo hills. It’s a great all rounder, that works really well in the build up to key endurance races. Key benefits of Tempo Hill Intervals Develops both …
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Hill training is a proven way to increase strength endurance, efficiency, and running speed. But what if you live somewhere without hills? Or maybe you are prone to injuries when running on the road?… One option here is to include some incline treadmill running workouts. Whatever your reason, incline treadmill intervals can be beneficial for …
Short hill repeats are the most common type of hill training used by runners. It’s an extremely time effective workout for improving your running cadence, stride length, strength, efficiency and speed endurance. Here’s why you should be including short hill repeats in your running training… Great for cadence, stride length and running form Improves muscular strength, power …
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The Stryd running power meter is a high end lightweight running footpod that claims to improve training and racing effectiveness. It measures a number of key running metrics, whilst also providing valuable insights into your training and running form. But how useful is the Stryd footpod? Is it worth the cost? And more importantly will …
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We all run with the purpose of improving something: whether it’s to improve your health, fitness, lose weight or improve running speed. Yet, achieving consistent improvements isn’t easy. Often, we see big improvements when we first start running training. The problem is training progression is never consistent. And overtime this rate of improvement begins to …
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