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...

Dewi Griffiths: How do you bounce back from a bad race?

Fast Running wanted to ask top runners what they’ve learnt from their bad race experiences, offering advice on how to deal...

Marathon pain lessens over times, study says

Everybody hurts, sometimes – but do we all hurt equally and why does a runner, after vowing never, ever, again to...

How 800m running has changed

Has 800m pacing in the World Champs and Olympic Games finals changed? Could David Rudisha’s dominance over the two laps be explained...

Could a ‘pretend’ breakfast enhance your performance?

To what extent does the mind influence your performance? When your brain signals that you have reached the point of exhaustion during...

Can club runners raise their game with altitude?

Altitude training has long been seen as almost an essential for elite middle and long-distance runners. Increasingly club runners are using...

Does a vegan diet affect your running performance?

For various reasons more and more runners and athletes are starting to adopt a plant-based diet, but does it affect your...

Common heart rate training pitfalls

Heart rate training is simple right? You put the sensor on, turn on your watch and then go running and watch...