Endurance training

Large amounts of low-intensity training can develop base conditioning...

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How a train low, train high approach can lead to increased performance In recent years, the ‘middle way’ has been a popular mantra of politicians. However, as Joe Beer explains, when it comes to training intensity in endurance sports such as cycling and triathlon, the middle way is most definitely not the most effective route... MORE

Mountaineering: king of the death zone

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King of the eight-thousanders! Alan Hinkes is a ‘death zone conqueror’ and one of only 12 people alive to have climbed all 14 8,000m (over 26,400ft) peaks on the planet – that’s the same number of people who have stood on the moon! They are known as the eight-thousanders. What insights about 8,000m climbing can... MORE

Building a strong base is the key to achieving...

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Specialist running journalist Andy Barber talks to top endurance coach Nick Anderson Our understanding of the physiology of running is increasing all the time. Participation in running and large road races in the UK has risen, but winning times are not significantly improving. This implies that improved training knowledge and understanding is not reaching the... MORE