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Running economy vs VO2max
Distance performance comes down to three things: VO₂max: the size of the engine Threshold: how much of it you can…
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- 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
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Pacing a hilly race: why even effort beats even pace
On a hilly course, holding the same pace everywhere means working much harder on the climbs. Thinking in effort rather…
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- 5 hours, 28 minutes ago
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Do you need a taper before a 5K or 10K?
Tapering is often discussed for marathons, but shorter races can benefit too, just on a smaller scale. A short taper…
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- 5 hours, 28 minutes ago
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Trail running descents: technique and leg preparation
Many trail runners focus on climbing, but descents often decide how the legs feel in the second half of a race. Running…
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- 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
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Racing in hot weather: how much slower should you go?
A hot race day can wreck a goal set in cool training weather. Adjusting the plan early is usually better than fighting…
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- 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
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Carbon-plated super shoes: what does the evidence say?
Super shoes, with stiff plates and thick, highly resilient foams, have changed road racing. But how much do they help…
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- 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
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Choosing a half marathon goal pace from a recent race
Picking a realistic half marathon goal pace is easier with recent race data. A recent 10K time can give a reasonable…
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- 5 hours, 30 minutes ago
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5K and 10K pacing: how even should your splits be?
In shorter races, it is tempting to start fast and hope to hold on. Most of the time, a more even pace works better…
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- 5 hours, 30 minutes ago
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Tracking training load with session RPE
Watches give us dozens of numbers. One of the simplest methods still works very well: session RPE. How it works: After…
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- 5 hours, 32 minutes ago
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Heat acclimatisation before a summer triathlon or marathon
Racing in heat lowers performance for most athletes. Heat acclimatisation can reduce that cost, and it happens faster…
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- 5 hours, 57 minutes ago
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Double threshold days: do they make sense for amateurs?
Double threshold sessions, two threshold workouts on the same day, have become popular through some elite distance…
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- 5 hours, 58 minutes ago
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Low-cadence torque intervals on the bike: strength or myth?
Low-cadence intervals, for example 50-60 rpm at tempo or sweet spot power, are sometimes promoted as "strength on the…
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- 5 hours, 58 minutes ago
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Treadmill running: do you really need a 1% incline?
A common recommendation is to set the treadmill to 1% incline to mimic outdoor running. The idea comes from research…
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- 5 hours, 59 minutes ago
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Long hill repeats: 2-4 minute climbs for strength endurance
Unlike short hill sprints, longer hill repeats of 2-4 minutes are an aerobic session. They combine high cardiovascular…
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- 5 hours, 59 minutes ago
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Strides: what are they and why add them to easy runs?
Strides are short, relaxed accelerations, usually 15-25 seconds, finishing close to mile or 5K pace but never all-out…
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- 5 hours, 59 minutes ago
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Running economy vs VO2max
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