Three Reasons Trail Running Makes You a Faster Road Racer
These days trail running and road running are thought to be completely different. But can running on trails improve your road speed? Find out here.
The Science of Stretching – Simply Explained
Stretching tends to be a bit of a controversial subject, and not well understood at best. We break down the science behind stretching so you can better understand it and better apply it.
Role of the Big Toe in Running
Who would have thought that one small part of the foot could have so much importance to function and sport. Find out why the big toe is a big hero of healthy movement.
Carbohydrate vs. Fat Burning – A Comprehensive Review
Understanding how the body oxidizes fat and carbohydrate is fundamentally important to training and proper nutrition. We break down the science behind it to make it easily understandable.
What is a Side Stitch and Why Won’t It Go Away?
We’ve all experienced them so what are they, why do they happen, and how can we prevent them. Find out here.
What is Base Training? Hint: It’s Not What You Think
‘Base Training’ is a commonly used term but do you really understand what it means? We provide an overview here so you can easily apply it to training and periodization.
Cycling Aerodynamics – Surprising Facts
Aerodynamics is clearly very important in cycling. There are many different ways aerodynamics can be affected and we go over all the bigger players here.
Environmental Physiology and Training Considerations
Environmental factors highly impact training and racing. Learn the science behind acclimating to altitude, heat, humidity, and how air quality factors in.
Lactic Acid vs. Lactate: What’s The Difference?
These two terms are not the same but are often used interchangeably. Find out how they differ, what’s really going on in the body, and what the correct terminology is.
Risk Based Pacing (Part Two)
Pacing is critical whether it be during racing or training. In Part 2 of this 2-part series, we take a closer look at how proper pacing relates directly to performance.
Risk Based Pacing (Part One)
To understand pacing, we need to first understand fatigue. While we’ve all felt fatigue, what is really going on within the body to regulate our effort? We cover it here with a great overview of fatigue.
7 Steps to Create an Annual Running Training Program
When putting together a training plan for yourself or an athlete, there are several considerations and steps. We take you through each of these and make the process easy.
