in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Masters
In the first of a two-part article, Andrew Hamilton takes a look at ageing, and using examples from cycling, explains how it affects endurance performance. The good news is that with the right approach, older cyclists, runners and triathletes can maintain and even increase performance levels over time... MORE
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
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
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 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 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 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 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