Training structure and planning

Training with your kids? Make sure it’s child’s play

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

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

Honing your swimming skills: constrain to gain!

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

Score a successful goal

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

Swimming warm ups: keep the heat

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

Planning for a new PB: look back to move...

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