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Recovery Run: The Forgotten Running Intensity

Learn why recovery runs are an essential are an essential part of well crafted training plans. It will not just enhance recovery, but make you run faster as well.

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An Introduction to Running Training Intensity

Find out all about why you need to run slower to become faster. And learn how to monitor and categorise the intensity of your runs.

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Becoming a Morning Runner: A Practical Guide

Despite the challenges posed by my natural circadian rhythm, I now embrace the morning runner-label. And, if I can do it, so can you.

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Elliptical Cross Training for Improving Running Fitness

Nothing is more frustrating for a runner than not being able to run. If an injury is keeping you from running, it is essential to know your options for maintaining fitness.

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What Is VDOT? Understanding a Runner’s Most Important Number

Learn why VDOT is a useful framework to estimate paces for training, and compare your performances across different distances.

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How I Went From No Running to a Sub 3 Marathon in Two Years

The sub 3 marathon — finishing a marathon in less than three hours — is an elusive goal for many ambitious runners. It is a challenging task, and doing it requires a solid mix of work ethic and genetic talent.