Tapering: Reducing Training Load to Perform Better
Have You Ever Wondered?• Why do many runners feel that their legs are “heavy” during the week before a race? • Is it beneficial to continue training hard until the final days before competition? • Can excessive rest negatively affect race readiness?• How can we reduce...
Race Pace: When Intensity Matters More Than Pace
What is more important on race day? The pace displayed on your watch, or the actual physiological strain experienced by your body? Why can the exact same pace feel completely controlled on one day and lead to premature fatigue on another? When should we stick to our...
Recovery: Where Training Becomes Adaptation
THE SCIENCE Performance improvement does not occur during training itself, but through the adaptations that take place afterward. Every training stimulus creates a temporary disruption of the body’s homeostasis. Recovery and the subsequent adaptation process represent...
Plyometric Training: The Neuromuscular Link to Performance
THE SCIENCE Neuromuscular Adaptations and Performance in Runners Performance in endurance sports is not determined only by aerobic capacity and metabolism, but also by the ability of the neuromuscular system to produce and manage force effectively. Plyometric training...