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THE PROS AND CONS OF USING HEART RATE FOR YOUR RUNNING WORKOUTS
The use of heart rate training within the long distance running community has grown exponentially. I take a deeper look at the pros and cons of using heart rate data and provide my own two cents on the matter.
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HOW MANY MILES SHOULD I BE RUNNING?
Determining your weekly mileage is important for runners of all abilities. However it is not as straightforward as you may think. In this article I take a look at what the science says as well as what experience suggests you should do
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5 ESSENTIALS EVERY NEW RUNNER NEEDS
In this article, Coach Wilson breaks down 5 essential items that every new runner needs to have to be successful.
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How cross training can elevate your performance
Notoriously cross training has been associated with injuries and not a serious part of training regimes. However, is it time we change our outlook? What are the benefits to cross training? and who should be including it in their schedules? All and this is answered right here!
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BENEFITS OF GOAL SETTING AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT S.M.A.R.T GOALS
Goal setting comes with many potential benefits. In this article I will be explaining just a few of those benefits along with how to use S.M.A.R.T goals to help you best achieve your full potential!
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IMPORTANCE OF CORE TRAINING FOR RUNNERS
When it comes to core training, it is often met with sighs and often only done because your coach is making you do it. You’d rather be out running or simply spending the time recovering. But, is it time we changed our view on core training? Should we be viewing it as an integral part of the training week? Or were we right all along and rightly dismissed it? Let's find out!
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STATIC OR DYNAMIC STRETCHES?
The age old debate of static stretches vs dynamic stretches finally gets put to rest along with advice on which one you should implement into your own running
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Should Distance Runners Lift Weights?
Notoriously, endurance coaches and runners alike have shied away from lifting weights. It is mainly out of fear of becoming “bulky” (a highly damaging mentality) and a decrease in mitochondrial density when undertaking weight training.
However, is this actually true? Are there benefits to lifting weights, that just running can’t provide?