Running In The Heat Calculator – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Running in the heat isn't always easy, but don't let this stop you from hitting the pavement over the summer. Instead, consider looking for ways to better prepare yourself before heading out in warmer weather. A temperature calculator, commonly known as a running in the heat...
A Comprehensive Guide To Polarized Training Heart Rate Zones
In endurance sports, especially triathlon, athletes are always looking for ways to improve their performance or get more bang for their buck from the training they do. This could be anything from race equipment, nutrition to recovery tools, or training structure. In this article, we look...
Doing Triathlon In The Rain – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Even though most of us love warm weather and dry conditions, sometimes you may be unlucky and have to complete a triathlon in the rain. For some people, competing in wet doesn't bother them at all. However, for some, competing in wet conditions can cause a...
Training versus Running Shoes – What’s the Difference? UPDATED 2021
In the world of running, gym and fitness, there is a never-ending battle between what you wear, both on the body and on the feet. In this article, we take a look at training versus running shoes, which can often cause a lot of confusion...
Combining Strength Training and Running Program – Weight Training For Runners
Combining strength training and a running program together can be a difficult balance. Should you rest on the days when doing strength training? How much should you do? And how does it affect your running training? In this article, we show you how to combine strength...
Half Ironman Triathlon Training Plans – What is Available?
Whether you're new to triathlon or stepping up to a half Ironman event, some changes are needed in your training to help prepare you for the event. Luckily SportCoaching has a range of half Ironman triathlon training plans to help you prepare for the event. All...
Running Cadence & Economy – What is the Best Stride Rate for You?
Over the last 5 years, we have seen an upsurge in the research surrounding running economy and form. Despite this, there are still many running schools and ‘experts’ who persist in teaching out-of-date ideas based on bad science. I recently heard this rather appropriately termed...
How to Start Training for a Triathlon – UPDATED 2021
As a beginner triathlete, it may be difficult to know how to start training for a triathlon. If you don’t have everything lined up, many things could go wrong: you may get frustrated; train too much; not eat right; injure yourself; make yourself think you’re...
Tinman Running, Training & Pace Calculator – Updated 2021
For a five-year old team that’s about 13-members strong, Tinman Elite has not done too badly for themselves. They are now considered a benchmark for optimized training amongst the ardently-scrutinized community of elite athletes. Without taking an iota of credit away from the runners who put in...
Chewing Gum While Running – Is it Beneficial? UPDATED 2021
You see many athletes from baseball to tennis chew gum while training and competing, but how about chewing gum while running? Those who are new to running might be curious about the benefits and negatives of chewing gum while working out, In this article, we look at...