For some very elemental reason, people respond to goals in a very deep and personal way. With the 2021 endurance-sport season in our rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to 2022 in the hope upon hope that we will all stay healthy and have a full season of races. Being the optimist that IContinueContinue reading “S.M.A.R.T.E.R Goals for 2022”
Category Archives: Training
Your Return to Running Fitness
It’s easy to navigate away from running after your last goal was achieved. Maybe you ran a 5k and then took some down time? Perhaps you started a new job or had a child. Possibly you just needed some time away from training. That is perfectly okay and part of the training cycle for mostContinueContinue reading “Your Return to Running Fitness”
Camille Herron’s 100 Mile World Record
“Camille ran 32 5k’s back-to-back at an average 5k finishing time of 24:54” What do you do for 13 hours and 21 minutes every day? If you’re anything like the average individual, this time includes waking up, preparing for the day, fitting in a 30-60 minute workout, working a 9-5 schedule, spending time with family,ContinueContinue reading “Camille Herron’s 100 Mile World Record”
Cycling To Improve Run Fitness
“Not only can you handle more training load, but you will also help balance your muscles through different movements.” Are you looking to improve your run fitness? Have you increased your mileage? Have you run specific intervals? What about adding cycling? For many runners, adding an activity such as cycling, swimming, or rowing can helpContinueContinue reading “Cycling To Improve Run Fitness”
How to Run Faster: 5 Steps to Faster Splits
Do you want to run faster? At some point, all runners will start to set goals of faster splits.
Training with Pace Vs. Heart Rate
“Due to the uncertain surface on every step, it’s better to train a specific physiological response vs trying to run based on pace. ” Are you training based on pace or heart rate? This question is often asked by athletes as they wonder which metric to focus on. Throughout this article, we will discuss when to trainContinueContinue reading “Training with Pace Vs. Heart Rate”
Tips for Better Altitude Performance
“It is always better to start more conservative at altitude. Entering into your anaerobic capacity makes for a long day.” Have you raced at altitude and underperformed? Are you heading above 3,000 feet and wondering how to handle it? There are multiple tips and tricks that every athlete should know to make their altitude experienceContinueContinue reading “Tips for Better Altitude Performance”
Why Should I Cross-Train?
” By performing activities that are different from your traditional movements, you train your muscles while keeping your mind fresh” Types of Cross-Training A few examples of activities and their demands What is Cross-Training? Cross-Training is the act of training in a manner that is different from your traditional sport. For example, runners who spendContinueContinue reading “Why Should I Cross-Train?”
Alice Wright 1 Hour Record: Analysis
“If your average half marathon runner and Alice were on a track at the same time, the amateur would get lapped every 1.25 laps” When you go out for your threshold runs, how fast are you running? Can you maintain your threshold for 1 hour? What do your metrics say after? Odds are that youContinueContinue reading “Alice Wright 1 Hour Record: Analysis”
How To Prevent and Relieve Endurance-sport Burnout
“Typically, burnout is caused by excessive training volume and intensity without sufficient rest and recovery, the result of which is physical exhaustion.” As a rule, endurance-sport athletes (ESAs), whether running, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, cross-country skiers, mountain climbers, trekkers, or what-have-you, aren’t usually known for their reluctance to put in the hours of hard work necessaryContinueContinue reading “How To Prevent and Relieve Endurance-sport Burnout”