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 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 Training structure and planning
Do you sometimes encourage your children to train with you? James Marshall explains why children aren’t simply ‘mini adults’ and shows how to put together some child-friendly training options that will benefit you and your children 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 Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Sheaff explains the ‘constraints-led’ approach to improving swimming skill and stroke technique, and how you can use it for faster times in the water MORE
in Training structure and planning
James Marshall looks at goal setting for success, and gives practical tips on how to focus on what matters most MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research on how swimmers can get maximum benefits from a pre-swim warm up MORE
in Training structure and planning
This time of year is one where many athletes will be reflecting on their 2017 season’s achievements. James Marshall explains how endurance athletes can harness this process and develop new tools for even better performance in 2018 MORE
in Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
John Shepherd highlights the importance of subjective monitoring when trying to assess the recovery and well being of athletes MORE
in Techniques, Training structure and planning
Andrew Hamilton explores new research into time-trial pacing 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
