Recovery
September Goals
I have yet to finish my Al Andalus race report but wanted to get a post up for September as I have some goals that need writing down. Al Andalus left me with shin splints and I have not been running much since the race. This week my physio gave me the clear to run… Read →
Crashing into a Recovery Week
I’ve followed endurance athlete and triathlon coach Gordo Byrn for years now, but leave it to me to miss out when one of the things he talks about often is happening to me. Last week (week/yr 12 on my training plan) I started out a little tired, with a cough and some achilles pain. I nailed the… Read →
Sickness, no time and how I am hacking my way to a 93km ultra
I’m am a firm believer that ultra running and hacking go hand in hand, though the hacking I am discussing below isn’t what I had in mind. I was supposed to spend the first 20 days of October running short runs every day while I devised a plan to handle my training until my first… 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 →