Your Running Watch Measures Data, Not Context

1 month ago
Hanna

Modern running watches collect an extraordinary amount of data. Heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), sleep metrics, recovery time, estimated…

Norwegian double threshold training – what it is, how it works, and who it is for

3 months ago

Norwegian double threshold training, often referred to as double-threshold training, has in recent years become one of the most widely…

Polarised vs Pyramidal Structure in Running Training: Which Works Best?

5 months ago

A common phenomenon in endurance sports is that many runners spend too much time in the moderate intensity range, sometimes…

Heat and humidity: How they affect running performance

7 months ago

Running in conditions characterised by high temperature and humidity places significant physiological stress on the body, affecting not only comfort…

How to Train Your Brain to Tolerate Discomfort

7 months ago

Discomfort is a constant feature of endurance running, particularly as training intensity and performance demands increase. While physical conditioning is…

How to Improve Running Economy

8 months ago

Running economy is one of the most powerful, and often misunderstood, determinants of endurance performance. It describes the amount of…

How Much Running Is Too Much?

10 months ago

Running builds strength, endurance, and resilience, but when does healthy training become too much? Every runner, from beginner to seasoned…

Why Periodisation Matters: Aligning Strength Training with Your Running Cycles

10 months ago

Ever felt like your strength sessions are sabotaging your running legs? You’re not alone. Many runners skip the gym or…

Double Running Days: When, for Whom, and How

11 months ago

For many endurance athletes, the concept of running twice in one day is both intriguing and intimidating. Double running days…

Why some new runners keep running – and why others stop?

12 months ago

Every week, thousands of people decide to take up running. Some keep going and discover a lifelong passion. Others stop…