Training structure and planning

Pushing the boundaries: how hard is too hard?

in Endurance health and lifestyle, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning

As previously mentioned in Sports Performance Bulletin articles, it is relatively easy to monitor training loads in the gym, the pool, the track and so on(1). However, it’s much harder to monitor the training stress accumulated through matches, races and team training sessions. It’s even harder (if not impossible) to monitor stresses incurred outside the... MORE

Swimming training: why high-intensity training is more productive for...

in High intensity training, Training structure and planning

Raphael Brandon explains why the traditional high-volume model of training will NOT optimise performance It is probably fair to say that most swimmers and swim coaches see the number of hours spent in the pool as the main ingredient of swimming success and distances of 6-10k per day are not uncommon in élite swimming circles.... MORE

Extreme distance running: an ultra endurance training plan

in Base endurance training, Training structure and planning

  Training for an ultra-distance event is not for the faint hearted, since weekly totals of 75-135 miles are common. The event itself is extremely demanding and, with apologies to Nike, you can’t ‘just do it’! In fact, you should have at least two marathons under your belt before you even start to think about... MORE