Training for optimum endurance performance requires a multi-faceted approach. In this section, you’ll find advice on how to train to perform faster, longer and recover more rapidly. You’ll also find information on how to combine the elements of a training programme, specific training techniques, strength and conditioning to reach the next level and stay injury free, along with training advice designed for older athletes
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, High intensity training
Andrew Hamilton looks at new evidence of muscle efficiency and recovery from hard efforts. What does this mean for the way you should pace your races? MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Does a lifetime of running really increase the risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis in older age? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent evidence. MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Other, Training structure and planning
In recent years, the concept of polarised training has become increasingly popular. Andrew Hamilton explains what it is and why new evidence shows that taking a polarised approach to your training could be the key to a PB this season... MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
John Shepherd reviews some of the most common injuries suffered by runners and shows how they can be avoided by adding some simple pre-training exercises into your routine MORE
in Base endurance training, Environmental training, Training structure and planning
Altitude training doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. As Rick Lovett explains, just a few days at relatively modest elevations can significantly boost your fitness and race performance… MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Recovery strategies
Trevor Langford looks at the practice of ‘cupping’. Can it really improve your performance and are there other ways to achieve the potential benefits? MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on the rest lengths in an interval training session. Could longer be better? MORE
in Base endurance training, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at the relationship between the intensity of an endurance training session and the duration needed to provide an optimum training effect. MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Trevor Langford explains the science behind constructing warm-up protocol specific to swimming, and how a properly designed warm up can not only prevent injury but also improve swimming performance. MORE
in Techniques
Rick Lovett explains the ‘bowstring effect’, and how runners can harness it to run faster and more efficiently MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
