Stuff posted in Research
Posts that hi-lite some of the reading and whatnot that I will have been doing about endurance training and ultra-marathons.
Decoupling: The Endurance Measuring Stick
How do you know when to shift your training focus from endurance to muscular endurance and other more specific training? Decoupling is the answer A little story to explain the concept. Back in the winter of 2000 I was training for IronMan Canada 2001. I was putting in high volume on the bike, maybe 15… Read →
A Review of the Base Phases of Training
The importance of the base phases of training are revealed in their name: Base. Without the base you can’t build a solid structure on top. Looking back through the years I cannot recall a time where I built a proper base, rested, and then built properly on top of that. In order to build a… Read →
Biomechanical Fitness and Wear and Tear of Endurance Athletes
Over at Endurance Corner I found Biomechanical Fitness, an excellent read that looks into the depths of your musculoskeletal system and predicts your top 10k time comes up with some ideas for avoiding injuries. Here is what I understood: Biomechanical fitness is the ability of your musculoskeletal system (bones, tendons, muscles) to withstand increased training… Read →
Ultramarathon Fuelling Basics and Limiters
When I was training for Ironman back in 2000-2001 I remember doing a lot of reading about fueling; that is, how best to eat while performing for long time periods. Fitness-Constrained vs Fuel-Constrained over at Endurance Corner breaks down the different triathlon distances and how and athlete is limited in each length. In short, he… Read →