High Intensity Running Increases VO2 Max in Cyclists
One of the fundamental tradeoffs in program design is between volume and intensity. Volume provides training specificity, practicing the fundamental movement patterns of the athlete’s
One of the fundamental tradeoffs in program design is between volume and intensity. Volume provides training specificity, practicing the fundamental movement patterns of the athlete’s
I’ve got feet like a hobbit. They’re wide, a little hairy when ungroomed, and my second toe is longer than my big toe. I still
The old notion that marathons or other forms of similar exercise is for the younger generation has been disproven by a recent study published in
It seems like common sense that completing a triathlon is tiring, right? But what exactly is happening that makes you tired? And is there anything
As the 2012 Olympic Games proceed in London, the track and field events are soon to be underway. Among the events are those that require
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman
Mizuno is a name I’ve known for a long time, but, to be honest, I’ve never thought of it as a brand for me. I
“The most common cause of reduced aerobic function is anaerobic training, and/or too much racing. “ Dr. Philip Maffetone, The Big Book of Endurance Training
To many the term “fartlek” is unfamiliar, if not downright embarrassing. While it may sound like joke fodder for fifth graders, this type of workout
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There are many training concepts that runners use to improve their performance as well as their health. Runners often engage in long and frequent bouts
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