6 Things you need to know - Base Training
What is base training? Between the end of your race season and the start of the next one is the time to review what you have done, what...
Enduro Riding, How to train for your best race
ENDURO is the same as Trail Riding, right? The short answer is we sort of Well sort of…. except with more structure, urgency, clock...
Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Benefits
During aerobic exercises, an athlete maintains a steady pace for a prolonged period and the body relies on oxygen for the transportation....
70.3 & IRONMAN Pacing
So you have planned and executed your periodisation training plan, finalised the ideal race day nutrition, spent a ton of money on the...
Boosting you're cycling endurance
Having the knowledge that you are able to ride as long as your imagination, riding mates or that the route requires is a very powerful...
Bike Climbing.. Stand or stay seated?
Your body’s “message” telling you to stand or sit is not much different from your internal feel for pacing… Unless you’re Jan Ullrich,...
How to sight in an open water swim
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3 Drills to dramatically improve your running
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Making Lactic Acid your friend
Lactic acid itself isn’t responsible for the muscle fatigue that causes you to do the skeleton dance at the end of a race. Despite what...
Running and Strength Training, the age old dilemma
The age old dilemma for a runner is when or if you incorporate strength training into your cycle of training? Are there real benefits by...
Five Do-It-Yourself Remedies For Plantar Fasciitis
The right kind of self treatment can help you knock out Plantar Fasciitis, a common and annoying injury. Experiencing persistent pain and...
Just what is FTP? And how do you work with it?
Always been confused about FTP? This guide will make it easy to understand how this magical number can help your training. If you’ve been...
Training for your first Ultra, read this first
This is aimed for someone who has completed a marathon or two and has some background in endurance running. There are crucially two key...
8 Exercises to Prevent Injury
At the gym, where bare legs reign, it’s easy to spot the runners. They’re the ones with skinny legs and 3D quads who are doing squats,...
Strength Training – Why it’s important for Endurance Athletes
It always surprises me how few endurance athletes utilise strength training as part of their overall endurance training program. This is...
