Running articles for endurance athletes.
As runners, we’ve all heard the mantra: “You’ve got to run slow to run fast.” Every seasoned runner recognizes that not all runs should—or can—be a race against the clock. Those lung-busting intervals and sweat-drenched tempo runs are vital for driving improvements in speed, stamina, and race-day prowess. But what underpins the success of these …
Running Slow to Race Fast: The Science Behind Easy Runs Read More »
Super Shoes first rocketed onto the running scene in 2016. Their impact was immediate with a string of World records, World and Olympic medals and the infamous breaking 2 project. However, they don’t just benefit the elite. Research suggests most runners can expect to run around 1-2% faster in Super Shoes. And (despite their hefty …
To Wear or Not to Wear: Super Shoes In Your Daily Training Read More »
Whilst there are many ways to improve running performance — increasing mileage, tempo running, hill running, strength training, etc — one of the most time efficient and effective ways to gain that extra speed advantage is interval training. Here there are many effective approaches: One highly effective and research proven method is VO2 max running …
TRAINING FOCUS: 30 SECOND VO2 MAX RUNNING INTERVALS Read More »
As runners, we are constantly looking for novel ways to increase performance. Searching for workouts that will produce big results and take our running to new heights. Often we fixate on finding tougher, more challenging workouts — more intense, higher resistance, longer duration, etc — to achieve bigger and better training effects. Strength training is …
Research Focus: The Surprising Strength Benefits of Downhill Running Read More »
Whether your focus is on 5k, 10k, marathons, or ultras; improving running economy – the energy cost of running – is one of the most underrated training approaches. To run well requires working on several components: speed, strength, aerobic fitness, endurance and efficiency – to name a few. While speed, strength, aerobic fitness and endurance …
Think sprint training is just for sprinters? Think again. If you’re a distance runner looking for a time effective and research proven training method, it’s time to consider adding in some sprint training. Not only will it improve your maximum running speed, strength, power and neuromuscular coordination; it will make you a faster and more efficient …
Sprint Training: The Secret to Becoming a Faster Distance Runner Read More »
Mindfulness has many positive effects on health (lowers stress, anxiety and depression, improves heart health, immune and brain function). It can also increase our ability to focus, and endure pain, or discomfort. Recently, research has also highlighted potential for improved endurance running performance. So, can mindful running make you a faster runner?… In this article, …
HOW MINDFUL RUNNING CAN MAKE YOU A FASTER RUNNER Read More »
What gradient should you use when running hill sprints? It’s a question that crops up a lot. And I don’t think there’s a clear answer to what (in theory) is quite a straight forward question. While, I’ve covered many of the different types of hill training in other articles; one area that I’ve paid less attention …
With cross training for runners, you really can’t get much better than cycling. Not only is cycling an excellent alternative to running on easier days, it’s also a great way to maintain running fitness when you’re injured. But that’s not all… Cycling can boost running performance and make you a faster runner — which is …
In the previous article, we looked at the benefits of cycling for runners. Now, I want to expand on that by sharing some cycling training tips to help you get the most from cycle training. I’ve used cycle training for several years to supplement my running, as well as competing in triathlons and duathlons. This has …
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 …
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: What is running symmetry, and why is it important? At the most basic level symmetry …
Ground contact time balance: why symmetry improves running efficiency Read More »
