Running related posts that pertain to running form, running training programs, UESCA running coach certification and pretty much any running related topic.
When the temps and humidity increase, there are plenty of things we can do as coaches to help our athletes take a flexible approach to their training and prioritize hydration, fueling and rest. Smart summer training leads to stronger and more resilient fall racing.
Fitting every athlete into the same training system does a disservice to the athlete’s needs, goals and performance potential. By taking four areas into consideration, we can customize each training plan to the individual athlete.
This case study demonstrates that bone mineral density can remain stable across a competitive season, despite repeated exposure to extreme endurance stress.
Lactate is a naturally occurring metabolite in the metabolic conversion of glucose into energy. When energy demands increase, it’s matched by a corresponding rise in lactate production. But when levels appreciably accumulate, lactate becomes a performance limiter. Here’s what you need to know.
How to spot decoupling in an athlete’s training data, and evidence-backed strategies to train durability for trail ultrarunning.
Why runners fade in trail ultras can be explained by an athlete’s durability, meaning their ability to maintain performance as fatigue accumulates. This article explores the concept of durability and why performance tests aren’t predictors of ultrarunning success.
This article examines the history of heat acclimation research, the physiological adaptations that occur with heat exposure, and how both passive and active heat training can be used to improve endurance performance in real-world settings.
You generally know that athletes should warm-up before harder efforts. But do you understand why? We take a closer look at what happens in the body while “warming-up” and why it is important.
Commonly mis-defined and misunderstood, find out what functional training actually is and why it is critical to endurance sports performance.
Running and foot health are like two peas in a pod. Or are they? While runners clearly rely heavily on their feet, do they really take steps to ensure optimal foot health? Find out considerations that you should be aware of.
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