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Strength Training and Running
When it comes to the topic of endurance and strength training there are many opinions, many approaches and much research. There is no doubt that strength training can have a beneficial health impact....
View ArticleToo Much of a Good Thing
Just a quick post today as this week has been a bit hectic and I haven't been able to keep up the regular posts. One thing that every runner, and other athletes, encounter many times throughout the...
View ArticleAnd The Barefoot Running Debate Continues
The discussion about barefoot running is ongoing with many different opinions being continually expressed. In my opinion, there is no clear cut right or wrong as the differences between every runner is...
View ArticleBuying Your Way to Good Results
It has been a while since my last post but this topic has been in the back of my mind. It is more opinion than science and was further promoted to the top of my 'blogs topic' list in follow up to a...
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Is consistency the key to good performance?
For a long time I have been an a believer in the value of training consistency. The philosophy being that regular consistent training will get you the results you are after. As we moved into 2011, I...
View ArticleBack Blogging - Pre-Season Training
It has been almost a year since the last blog post. For the majority of that time, I have been keen to write a post, but have simply struggled with time. So here, I am again with the aim of getting...
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Technology and Running
As part of work, I regularly deal with new technologies to assist sporting performance. Over the years I have tried many different methods of measuring running speed/distance, from a unit around my...
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Lessons From Once a Runner
If you haven't read John L Parker's cult classic Once a Runner, or its equally good sequel Again to Carthage, then I suggest making this a high priority as they are books that every runner will enjoy....
View ArticleJust a Quote
I don't think this quote from Again to Carthage needs any explanation. "When you're a competitive runner in training you are constantly in a process of ascending. It's a simple idea, but the more I...
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More Than Just Running
As a sports scientist and a coach it is easy to get overly focused on training and its influence on running performance. Don't get me wrong, training is the key aspect of running well, but I think we...
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