How much endurance training should you be doing, how hard and for how long? This section addresses the fundamentals of endurance training, and gives advice based on the latest science and best practice.
in Base endurance training, Other, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explains the phenomenon of ‘cardiovascular drift’ during steady-state workouts. What is it, why is it undesirable and how can athletes overcome it to get a greater training response from their training sessions? MORE
in Base endurance training, Training structure and planning
Is a high-mileage routine a recipe for running success or injury disaster? John Shepherd looks at the evidence MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, High intensity training, Other, Training structure and planning
Professor Andy Lane and Dan Robinson look at the key building blocks of an elite marathon runner’s build up. Do they tally with current scientific thinking, and which elements might be usefully adopted, adapted or avoided? MORE
in Base endurance training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Hamilton explains why ultra-distance runners seeking maximum performance can benefit from strength training MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training
Will the 2-hour barrier for the marathon ever be broken? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence and asks what non-elite runners can learn from the answers. MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Training structure and planning
Why are the East Africans so successful at distance running? John Shepherd looks at the way they train and asks what ordinary runners can learn from the masters! MORE
in Base endurance training, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explains why muscle efficiency matters - particularly when it comes to your running performance - and what this means for biathletes and triathletes. MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health
What really happens to your endurance fitness if you’re forced to take an extended break from training? Andrew Hamilton takes a trip down the detraining pathway and shows how you can mitigate your fitness losses MORE
in Base endurance training, Techniques
Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Cross training is a popular option for runners seeking to retain fitness following an injury. But can the addition of cross training to an existing running (or cycling) programme actually improve performance? John Shepherd looks at what the science says... 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
