Success in endurance sports such as running, cycling and triathlon requires the ability to sustain a fast pace, which means some high-intensity training. In this section, you’ll find information on the underlying principles involved, and how to integrate high-intensity work into your base endurance programme.
in High intensity training, Training structure and planning
Can you radically reduce your training volume yet still maintain your performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at the science, which suggests high-intensity intervals could be the key... MORE
in High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
The use of sodium bicarbonate to boost high-intensity exercise performance continues to tantalise despite its potential drawbacks. Andrew Hamilton looks at more recent research on our old friend and comes up with promising findings... MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of lactate supplementation. Can it really enhance performance? MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
Can runners and triathletes improve their running performance by specific training sessions on the bike? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the research says MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training
Andrew Hamilton looks at a landmark study on interval duration; which is better for training adaptation – fewer longer intervals or lots of shorter ones? MORE
in Base endurance training, High intensity training
Andrew Hamilton looks at some research suggesting that adding some mountain biking into a training schedule could reap dividends for your road cycling and triathlon performance MORE
in High intensity training, Other, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Arthur Jones' high-intensity training philosophy has been validated by science. What is it and how can it help endurance athletes looking for strength gains? MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training
Rick Lovett looks at an interval training technique known ‘Billat intervals’. What are Billat intervals and how could they help you achieve a slew of new personal bests? MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance training, High intensity training, Other
Andrew Hamilton explains how high-intensity interval training can not only boost endurance performance, but provide cardiovascular health benefits too MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training
Andrew Hamilton looks at research demonstrating that four and half minutes a week of 15-second intervals can produce significant gains in endurance performance 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
