Understanding the elements required to maximise endurance performance is all well and good. But the key to success is knowing how to blend these components in a way that maximises performance potential, while minimising the risk of injury and burnout.
In this section, you’ll find information on exactly what this means in terms of planning and structuring your training programme.
in Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of pre-race tapering. How long do you need to taper for and are there any benefits of a pre-tapering training surge? MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Training structure and planning
How effective are early-season training camps at building fitness and can you have too much of a good thing? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence... MORE
in Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on the relationship of training timing, intensity and sleep quality. What are the implications for training structure and optimising recovery? 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, 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 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 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
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
