Study shows 30 second efforts can improve 10k time

Strides, surges or wind sprints are a part of training for many, but completely unknown to others too. Basically short bursts...

Running camps are not just for elites

Training camps aren’t just for elite runners and they don’t have to be in Kenya or three months long either. Thousands of...

Maurten: is this energy drink the future?

It is “sports fuel reinvented” but just what is so special about the new Maurten energy drink and does it live...

Regular caffeine intake may not boost your performance

Research suggests you may want to reduce your consumption of coffee, tea and energy drinks in the lead up to a...

Is icing good for runners?

Everyone wants to do their utmost to recover and bring there best to the next session – but is icing post-exercise good...

Has technology in running gone too far?

Running is now a very different sport than what it was 20 or 30 years ago. We have a vast wealth...

5 ways to improve your 5k time

The 5k is an often underestimated challenge and with the rise of parkrun it has become one of the most popular...

Laura Weightman: how I train at altitude

Time at altitude is now a very common part of an endurance athlete’s training program, so what all does it involve?...

Indoors: not just for the elites

While the outdoor track and field competition season lasts only three to four months, we runners have to train all year...

High performing master runners better at pacing, study says

A recent study into the pacing strategies of older marathon runners came up with some interesting results – if only to...