If you were only able to do one type of exercise, trail running would give you the biggest bang for the buck. I realize that’s a bold statement and I fully admit to my bias. Yes I love trail running but I’ll try to be object in presenting my case why I think trail running […]
Tracking Recovery is as Important as Tracking Mileage
For a non-contact sport, distance running has a pretty high incidence of injury. A recent review paper listed the rate of injury anywhere from 19.4% to 79.3%! While there is debate as to the causes of running injuries, training error is one of the most frequently cited issues. Even diligently sticking to a training program […]
An In-Depth Look at Running Economy
Running economy is often presented, along with VO2 Max and lactate threshold, as a good predictor of running performance. While VO2 max is a good indicator of your running potential it is not the best indicator of running performance for runners of similar classification. Leaving aside issues with VO2 Max and lactate threshold, in this […]