distance running
Looking for something to scratch that long distance running itch? Or are you coaching running? The articles below provide you with distance running workouts and tips on long distance running. In a sport where fitness training is central to success, the running techniques detailed here will get you to the finish first… To browse our library of free sports training articles, browse using the categories on the left or use the search box.
personal bests
Personal Bests: These are the changes to concentrate on if you want to produce more PBs.
gender & sport
The Gender Gap 1: Women are getting slower; men are getting faster?
Marathon drinking
Marathon Drinking: How many drinks stations can you afford to miss in a marathon?
marathon training schedules and workouts
Marathon Training Schedules - If you're planning to run a marathon, here's what to do in the crucial four weeks before it
marathon workouts
Marathon workouts - If you're planning to run a marathon, here's what to do in the crucial four weeks before it
Running injury
Running injury: Pity the poor runner he'll have arthritis when he's older. Or will he?
Cross Training Workouts
Cross Training Workouts
Winning
Winning: The relevant question is not "Did you win?" but "Did you come up to your expectations?"
Female and male performance times
Female and male athletes seem to respond to training in a comparable manner. As the quantity or intensity of training increases, aerobic capacity (V02max) shoots upward, body fat tends to decrease, and performance improves, regardless of gender.
PMT and performance
PMT and performance
Carbohydrate protection against muscle damage
Eating in a way that keeps your body primed for peak fitness can also reduce your risk of injury. Firstly, eating foods that will help to fend off fatigue will minimise injuries arising from tiredness and weakness. Secondly, some of the metabolic processes which can lead to muscle soreness and damage can be counteracted to a degree by dietary factors.
800 metres
800 Metres: Coaches and runners are confused about how to train optimally for 800-metre racing, and with good reason. After all, there's a wealth of scientific information about training for 400 metres, 5000 metres, 10,000 metres, and the marathon, but almost no research has been done concerning 800-metre training. As a result, thoughts about 800 preparations tend to be long on philosophy and anecdote -and short on fact
running shoes
Running shoes research - Do men and women run with completely different gait styles? If so, are those differences so great that female runners need their own distinctive running shoes?
Preparing for your first marathon
Preparing For Your First Marathon: If you're planning to run your first marathon this year, as more and more people are, what should you do to prepare for it properly? Experts disagree on the exact details, but it's safe to say that the "more is better" philosophy is currently holding sway.
Sport by sport diet guide
Sport By Sport Diet Guide: Whatever your sport, nutrition should be an integral part of your training and competition strategy. Although the emphasis will vary according to the activity you're involved in, there is a consensus among sports scientists on guidelines that athletes should be aiming for.
Running economy
Running Economy: Turning your attention inwards can help you run more economically.
running foot injuries - plantar fasciitis
Running Foot Injuries - Describing plantar fasciitis is easy: It's simply an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. Getting rid of plantar fasciitis is hard
Distance running injuries
Distance running injuries: Why distance running can be bad for bones
Distance running injuries
Distance running injuries: Why distance running can be bad for bones
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