Why should I run & walk? Running continuously without breaks can lead to increased fatigue and muscle soreness. Implementing a run/walk strategy allows you to extend your running duration while still providing adequate recovery time for your subsequent workouts. Consistency is key for endurance runners, as it helps prevent injuries…
9 Signs Your Endurance Training Is Working Achieving fitness goals is a highly personalized journey, much like finding the right nutrition plan. Just as there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to coaching, different methods work better for different individuals. There are numerous paths to success, and it often takes some…
Open Water Drafting Tips for Triathletes When swimming in open water, a swimmer acts like a displacement vessel that creates a bow wave with both forward and lateral movements. The direction and size of these waves depend on the swimmer’s speed and size. Here are the key principles to keep…
Understanding how to have an athlete at his or her best come race day is a crucial aspect of programming. Whether you’re a coach or an athlete, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the individual’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the timing of the event. If you’re…
Improving Lactate Threshold Is Not the Whole Answer Lactate threshold is one of the most discussed metrics in endurance sport. Athletes want to increase it. Coaches build training blocks around it. Cyclists talk about FTP. Runners compare threshold pace. Triathletes look at heart rate, power, and lactate values and ask…
It is important to strengthen the feet of a runner because the feet and ankles play a crucial role in providing support and stability during running. Strong feet and ankles can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve overall performance. Proper foot placement is also important for runners,…
Training with restricted carbohydrate availability (RCA), also known as low carbohydrate or carbohydrate restriction, is a dietary approach that involves reducing the intake of carbohydrates. This training might manifest in the form of early-morning sessions before breakfast, in a fasted state or twice-daily sessions, with minimal refuelling within or in-between…
Thought I would share my take and write a little bit about the exciting world of athlete performance optimization and how everyone, not just young athletes, is benefiting from the advances in sport science and expert coaching. Firstly, today’s athletes have more resources than ever to improve their abilities and…
V02 max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is a measure of a person’s aerobic fitness and their ability to use oxygen during exercise. It is determined by the amount of oxygen that the body can take in, transport, and use during exercise. There are several components that contribute to a person’s…
As a triathlete, runner, or cyclist, you know that endurance training, or “cardio,” is a crucial part of your training regimen. But when it comes to deciding whether to do your endurance training before or after strength training, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The best approach will depend on your…







