Running: Mastering the 5-Mile Tempo Run for Speed and Endurance
A 5-mile tempo run is a sustained "comfortably hard" effort designed to improve a runner's lactate threshold, enhance sustained speed, and b...
By Alex
Category: Running & Endurance
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Long Tempo Runs: Understanding, Execution, and Optimization for Endurance Athletes
A long tempo run involves sustaining a "comfortably hard" pace for 45-90 minutes, improving lactate threshold, aerobic capacity, and mental ...
By Jordan
Trail Running: Understanding and Applying the 80/20 Rule for Optimal Performance
The 80/20 rule for trail running, also known as polarized training, involves performing 80% of weekly training volume at low intensity and 20% at mode...
By Alex
Ultramarathon: Defining Distances, Physical & Mental Demands, and Training
An ultramarathon is any footrace longer than the traditional 26.2-mile marathon, typically ranging from 50 kilometers to 100 miles and often involving...
By Hart
Running Threshold Pace: What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Find It
Running's equivalent to Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is the Functional Threshold Pace (FTPa), Lactate Threshold Pace (LTP), or Critical Velocity (...
By Hart
Racing in the Rain: Essential Gear, Form Adjustments, and Strategies for Wet Conditions
Racing in the rain demands strategic adjustments to gear, running mechanics, and mental approach to ensure safety, optimize performance, and enhance t...
By Alex
Marathon: Understanding the Universal Distance and Beginner Training Strategies
A marathon's distance is universally 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) for all runners, and the 'beginner' designation refers solely to the comprehensive...
By Hart
3-2-1 Method Running: Understanding, Benefits, and Workout Structure
The 3-2-1 method in running is a descending interval training structure involving high-intensity efforts of 3, 2, and 1 minute, each followed by recov...
By Hart
15K Race: Understanding the Distance, Training, and Benefits
A 15K race covers a distance of 15 kilometers, equivalent to approximately 9.32 miles, serving as a significant endurance challenge between 10K and ha...
By Hart
