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How Much Should You Run? Part 1

Posted on March 29, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

One of the most frequently debated subjects amongst runners is weekly mileage.  Conventional wisdom holds that higher mileages lead to improved performances; i.e. if I am running 25 miles a week now, then by increasing to 40 my performance will … Continue reading →

Posted in endurance training, running | Tagged endurance physiology, endurance training, running | 2 Replies

Is Training To Failure Necessary?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

Many strength programs, especially High Intensity Training, preach the necessity of training to failure, claiming that submaximal effort produces submaximal results.  Just how valid is this training adage?  Some recent research sheds new light on this old topic. … Continue reading →

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Popular Press and Lactic Acid

Posted on March 20, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

If you read popular running books and/or magazines you have undoubtedly been exposed to the idea of “lactate threshold”.  Basically, this belief posits that an increase in lactate levels within the muscle cells increases acidity within the muscle, resulting in … Continue reading →

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How Frequently Should You Run?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

What is the optimal training frequency?  Most runners, at some point in their running careers, contemplate this question.  The answer to the question depends upon who you ask and what particular training philosophy they follow.  Conventional training wisdom suggests running … Continue reading →

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Only A Difference of Magnitude

Posted on March 17, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

In 2005 exercise scientist Dr. Ed Coyle of the University of Texas published a research study based on seven years of physiological data collected on Lance Armstrong (1).  During the seven years covered by the study Lance improved from a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Mileage and Marathon Performance

Posted on March 13, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

Just how influential is weekly training mileage on marathon performance?  A commonly held belief amongst runners is that increased weekly mileage will result in improved performance, especially at the marathon distance.  But is this belief based on anecdotal observation or … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Analysis of Some Elite’s Training History: Weekly Mileage and Performance

Posted on March 12, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

I have often been told that all elite runners run high weekly mileage.  Indeed, the high weekly mileage of the elites is often pointed to as proof that high weekly mileages are a prerequisite for success in running.  This article … Continue reading →

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Mileage Based Training: A Logical Analysis, Part 2

Posted on March 11, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

In part one of this analysis we learned that the common practice of recommending training based on mileage results in slower runners training at a higher training load than faster runners.  Part 2 continues our analysis of mileage-based training. … Continue reading →

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Mileage Based Training: A Logical Analysis, Part 1

Posted on March 11, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

Running is a mileage focused sport.  Runners typical talk about their training program in terms of weekly mileage, think in terms of weekly mileage, and train in terms of weekly mileage. In fact, it’s not uncommon for complete training programs … Continue reading →

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The Physiology of FIRST

Posted on March 11, 2012 by RichJuly 16, 2015

Since 2003 two marathon running and ironman triathlete exercise physiolgists at Furman University have recommended a unique training program they call FIRST training.  The FIRST training method has received a lot of attention from the running community because the research … Continue reading →

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The Physiology of Base Building

Posted on March 8, 2012 by RichMarch 8, 2012

I have added a new article – The physiology of base building – to the endurance physiology section. … Continue reading →

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