Effect of Fatigue on Marathon Performance
The results of a recent study showed that regardless of finishing time, both fast and slow runners demonstrate significant changes in movement characteristics between the...
Speedwork – Fartlek
There's a small element of truth in the saying that "long slow distance runs make long slow runners." So, to keep yourself on your toes,...
Running 101 – Basic Running Types Part 4: Tempos
In the 1970's, Jack Daniels, a former competitive athlete and running coach, founded the training philosophy that suggested that it's possible to raise our capacity...
Running 101 – Basic Running Types Part 2: Hill Training
Hill training is one of the best training routines for building speed and strength simultaneously. Sure, it's hardly pleasant, but it completely changes your perceived...
Running 101 – Basic Running Types Part 1: Strides
To become a faster runner, there's really only two things you have to account for: the length of your stride and your turnover, or "stride...
High-Intensity Interval Training
Studies previously published by the American College of Sports Medicine have noted that intensity and volume of training are not interchangeable. Generally speaking, aerobic intensity...
Is It Bad to Run Everyday?
Runners that are marathon training generally follow the non-linear route, whereas runners with more time on their hands opt for linear periodization. Both types of...
Speed Training – Long Intervals
Intervals allow runners to gradually push their lactate threshold. Ultimately, this results in better running performance over an extended period of time. One particular study...