This article explains how and when to consume carbohydrates during a marathon to improve your marathon performance.| SweatElite
In a recent conversation for the Sweat Elite Podcast we were joined by Scottish middle-distance talent Josh Kerr. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist in the 1500m joined us on the podcast to discuss his life on and off the track, as well as the power of mindset for achieving big goals. The post British Olympic Medallist Josh Kerr On The Importance Of Lofty Goals appeared first on SweatElite.| SweatElite
In a 1990 study Houmard et al looked at detraining of experience endurance runners who were averaging 81km per week in training (~60km at ~75% VO2 max and 21km at ~95% VO2 max). Over a three-week period of detraining the athletes cut their volume by 70% to 24km, maintaining the intensity distribution with 17km at ~75% of VO2 max and 7km at ~90% VO2 max. The participants in the study had an increase in maximum heart rate (2.3%), and plasma volume decreased (-5.6%) during the period of reduced ...| SweatElite
When asked which lessons Pat had learnt at OTC that he aimed to apply moving forward, Pat said there were so many it would be difficult to summarise. One major lesson that came to mind was the importance of focussing on the primary sessions as a priority and structuring the rest of the week around being able to hit them as well as possible. That may mean that an easy day between sessions is at 8:00 minute mile pace or even slower, but the pace of these is immaterial – the priority has to be...| SweatElite
A robust base of endurance and strength from his years at Tulsa meant that Marc adjusted well to BTC, however the top end speed was something that needed work. Marc says that the dynamics at Bowerman are great, the team get on really well and it’s fun to be involved. Banter is key and Marc says the shit talk in the group makes the miles fly by – Woody Kincaid takes out Marc’s nomination for most consistent in this department.| SweatElite
Throughout the week, easy runs aren’t at a prescribed pace, as Peter says if athletes are feeling tired he doesn’t want them pushing at all. Often they will run these progressive, starting out slower than 5:00/km and build to as fast as 3:20-3:30/km for the last two or so kilometres. These are normally on dirt roads that can be quite hilly and rough underfoot.| SweatElite
Frank Shorter is known by many to be the father of the modern day running boom. Frank won gold in the Marathon at the 1972 Olympic Games, won silver in the Marathon at the 1976 Olympic Games, was the USA XC Champion 4 times, was the USA 10,000m Champion 6 times and won the Fukuoka Marathon 4 times. He was also the chairman of the USA Anti-Doping agency between 2000 and 2003.| SweatElite
“You don’t want to overcook yourself by coming back too soon.” After the race in Sapporo Rupp’s coach Mike Smith advised a week| SweatElite
One approach to which Paul attributes much of his success is focusing on the quality and intensity of workouts and substituting this in place of high mileage, which he sees as often resulting in junk miles.| SweatElite
In Iten Wanders trains at the track once per week, typically running sessions comprising of intervals totalling well over 10km in volume...| SweatElite
Two times 3000m with 3 minutes of recovery. Three times 2000m with 2.5 minutes recovery. Five times 1000m with 2 minutes recovery. Six times 500m with 1.5 minutes recovery.| SweatElite
Learn all about the training methods of German Silva - a Mexican running legend with bests of 27:46 (10km), 60:28 (Half Marathon) and 2:08:56 (Marathon)| SweatElite
Learn how some of the best marathoners in the world optimise their training to perform at their best in the heat and humidity.| SweatElite
How can our relationship to pain change, or be manipulated, to allow us to perform better? Can we find a more artful way to suffer and yield better results?| SweatElite
Have you noticed that a solo workout usually feels harder than when you’re running with others? Why is that? Here we take a look at the research.| SweatElite
Learn all about the training methods of Emil Zatopek - the only man to ever win the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon at the same Olympic Games.| SweatElite
The Ethiopian greats Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele have spent hundreds of hours running the uneven, hilly terrain through the forests in Ethiopia.| SweatElite
Learn all about the training methods of Tokai University - an Ekiden Winning Relay Team based in Tokyo, Japan. This article features their training diary.| SweatElite
What causes muscle fatigue when we run? If it's not lactic acid, what is it? Here's everything you need to know about running and lactic acid.| SweatElite
Nick Willis has run the mile in under four minutes for 18 consecutive years. What's the secret to his longevity? Train smarter, not harder.| SweatElite
Why does Japan have so much depth in Elite Distance Running? The Sweat Elite team travelled to Japan to learn all about the Elite Japanese Running Scene.| SweatElite
Why does Japan have so much depth in Elite Distance Running? The Sweat Elite team travelled to Japan to learn all about the Elite Japanese Running Scene.| SweatElite
How much protein do we need as runners? Protein is essential for survival. But as an athlete optimisation takes precedence. Part 2.| SweatElite
How much protein do we need as runners? Protein is essential for survival. But as an athlete optimisation takes precedence. Part 1.| SweatElite
Tokai University were the winners of 2019 Edition of Ekiden. We joined them for a training session in March 2020 and learned all of their training methods.| SweatElite
A recent study found that a key ingredient to the Kenyan distance running success is more running at tempo effort (Half Marathon to Marathon effort).| SweatElite
What exactly is VO2Max? This article explains what VO2Max is, how to improve it and how it affects performance over 5km, 10km, Half Marathon etc.| SweatElite
Benji Durden placed 3rd at the 1983 Boston Marathon in 2:09:58. He completed this workout 11 days before running his Marathon personal best time.| SweatElite