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
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
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
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
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
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