TRAINING GUIDES

The intensity trap

The intensity trap

The intensity trap lies in waiting for those who are short on training time. It lies in wait for those who want to suffer the most. It lies in wait...

The intensity trap

The intensity trap lies in waiting for those who are short on training time. It lies in wait for those who want to suffer the most. It lies in wait...

Play hard; recovery harder

Play hard; recovery harder

I think it’s common knowledge that, in terms of strength and fitness gains, hard work is rewarded. And if you’re reading this then I’m sure you’re no stranger to putting...

Play hard; recovery harder

I think it’s common knowledge that, in terms of strength and fitness gains, hard work is rewarded. And if you’re reading this then I’m sure you’re no stranger to putting...

ZONE 1 – just for recovery?

ZONE 1 – just for recovery?

Zone 2 is where it all starts for endurance athletes, right? Long steady training sessions with heart rate, pace or power in Zone 2. Zone 1 is too easy and...

ZONE 1 – just for recovery?

Zone 2 is where it all starts for endurance athletes, right? Long steady training sessions with heart rate, pace or power in Zone 2. Zone 1 is too easy and...

The art of recovery

The art of recovery

Recovery could be the thing holding you back. Building in a focussed recovery plan should be your the first thing you add to you training plan this year. People get...

The art of recovery

Recovery could be the thing holding you back. Building in a focussed recovery plan should be your the first thing you add to you training plan this year. People get...

Missing in action

Missing in action

You missed a workout—it happens. Here’s what to do to get your training back on track. It’s a common scenario: you have your training plan completely mapped out for the week and one of...

Missing in action

You missed a workout—it happens. Here’s what to do to get your training back on track. It’s a common scenario: you have your training plan completely mapped out for the week and one of...

How many miles per week?

How many miles per week?

A lot of factors go into determining your weekly run mileage—background of athleticism, total hours you have per week—but this guide can help you find your ideal number. Start by choosing your race...

How many miles per week?

A lot of factors go into determining your weekly run mileage—background of athleticism, total hours you have per week—but this guide can help you find your ideal number. Start by choosing your race...