Posts tagged Endurance training
Are you willing or just wanting to achieve something?

Endurance athletes are often caught up in their next dream. Whether trying to win an age group, qualify for a championship, or simply complete their first race, these goals ignite their passion and drive. At the beginning, when their motivation is high, training seems effortless – of course, the athlete wants to complete their goal, and they tell everyone what they want to achieve. However, there is a subtle yet significant difference between wanting to achieve these goals and being willing to do what it takes to get there.


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How to deal with decisions that go against you in endurance sport

Any sport has a set of rules. As the English cricketers discovered in this year's Ashes, the rules are the rules. The spirit of the rules is something different. As an athlete, our aim is always to compete within the rules. However, most of the time, the rules are in place for safety and fair play. Inevitably, if you want to push the boundary of what is possible, you must move closer to the limit of the rules. This article explored how we can respond to moments where the rules are applied to us!


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What is DFA a1 and how could it be useful as a training tool?

You may have seen the term DFA a1 popping up on forums or blog posts relating to effective base training, or its use as an alternative to getting tested at a sports laboratory.  This article defines what it actually is, how it works, and the potential benefits of using it to optimise your training.


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