The warm-up before a race is often underestimated by amateurs. Professional athletes know exactly how to prepare, but for us occasional runners, it can be a point of confusion. Here are some tips for an effective and comprehensive warm-up that can make a difference. Warm-Up Focus: Muscles, Joints, Engine For a complete warm-up, it’s essential […]
Category: Training
Strength training often goes unnoticed among runners. Yet, it could be the aspect that truly makes a difference in running performance. It’s important to emphasize that strength training doesn’t replace running but serves as a valuable complement. Balance is key, especially when tackling long distances. Over-bulking at the expense of flexibility and agility isn’t advantageous. […]
Running is not just a form of exercise, but an experience that can be made more stimulating and rewarding through various approaches. Among these approaches, there is a method that not only optimizes training time but also offers a wide range of health benefits. I’m talking about Interval Training, also known as HIIT (High-Intensity Interval […]
Today I want to share with you the mathematics behind a training chart to prepare you for running a 10K as a beginner. Rather than following a pre-made chart, I want to share my experience and method for creating a customized chart, without getting lost in complicated paces, especially if you’re a beginner. Before we […]
The cooldown run is a crucial moment to regenerate muscles, facilitate the elimination of toxins accumulated in the previous workout, and personally, I enjoy listening to a few podcasts. This kind of run should be low-impact, perhaps on a soft surface like a park trail, with the heart rate kept at calm levels. However, surprisingly, […]
When delving into the world of training, a term that frequently arises is “progressive.” You might have come across phrases like “slow progressive,” “pure progressive,” or “endurance progressive” in various training schedules. But what exactly does it mean? Definition of Progressive Training Progressive training, as the name suggests, is a program that gradually increases intensity […]
Running is more than just physical exercise. It’s a source of discovery and transformation, prompting us to reevaluate what we take for granted, such as the importance of fats during running. Deepening our knowledge can lead to better athletic preparation. Let’s explore how to develop lipid power to enhance performance. Defining Lipid Power Lipid power […]
When you start running, the main goal isn’t to achieve a specific speed but rather to build running endurance: the first 5K, the first hour of running, the initial 10 kilometers. The next step, if desired, is aiming for a certain performance. This is where this aspect of training comes into play: repeats. From Theory […]
Running in the chilly winter temperatures can be a challenge, but let’s tackle it with determination and awareness. In this article, we will explore how to adapt our nutrition and preparation to make winter running sessions not only sustainable but also rewarding. Strategic Nutrition for the Cold In cold environments, our body works harder to […]
We venture into ultradistances when speed no longer provides the adrenaline rush we seek. Perhaps it’s the fleeting sensations of shorter races that push us beyond the limit, toward seemingly infinite distances. However, a common mistake is approaching these monstrous distances as if they were mere sprints. Intervals, intense workouts… yes, they’re effective, but if […]