In a spin: what all cyclists should know about...
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Techniques
What is your optimum pedalling cadence for maximising performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science has to say. MORE
Race pacing: it’s time to think about efficiency
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explains how variations in muscle efficiency alter with varying time trial distances, and what this means for a viable pacing strategy. MORE
Effort and recovery: a better approach to race pacing
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
Polarised training: is it better than the Goldilocks approach?
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
Boost your performance: go play in the peaks!
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
Training intensity: the long and short of it
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
Banishing cardiovascular drift: a master stroke for endurance athletes?
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
Mile after mile: is it better in the long...
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
Marathon training: learning lessons from the elites
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
Distance running: why strength matters
in Base endurance training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Hamilton explains why ultra-distance runners seeking maximum performance can benefit from strength training MORE
