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 Despite this, there are still many running schools and ‘experts’ who persist in teaching out-of-date ideas based on bad science.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...
Ickey Shuffle Ladder & Drill For Runners – A Complete Guide
There are many reasons why runners include agility workouts in their training. They not only provide a different movement pattern but also help to increase stride length and speed. One of these agility drills is the Ickey Shuffle Ladder, and in this article, we will look...
How To Build Endurance Without Running? Increasing Stamina & V02 Max
Although the best way to build endurance for a runner is to run, sometimes time or injuries can keep us from hitting the pavement. So what happens when this isn't an option, is there a way to build endurance without running? Luckily, there are ways to improve...
Cycling With No Power in Your Legs – What Does it Mean? UPDATED 2021
Cycling with no power in your legs is a demoralizing experience. One week you're producing your best numbers, while the next week you can barely reach the prescribed power. Believe it or not, this is fairly common, and many people cyclists have days like this. Luckily...
How Fast is a 4 Minute Mile? – 2021 – Guide to Running a 4 Minute Mile
To know how fast is a 4 minute mile is we should first look at the history of the event, and when it was first broken. Years ago, experts claimed that running a sub 4 mile just wasn't possible. Our body wasn't designed or able to...
Fartlek Training For Beginners – UPDATED – Fartlek vs Interval Training
If you haven't heard of the phrase "fartlek training" you missing out on one of the most enjoyable workouts for runners. Not only that, fartlek training for beginners is a great way to add intensity to your training when you're starting out. However, you may...
Calories Burned Running vs Cycling – How Much Do You Burn?
Calories Burned Running vs Cycling Running and cycling is an exercise that millions of people do every day. The health benefits of both typically outweigh that of other sports, so it's no secret that running and cycling are the go-to sports for burning calories. But what...