Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
As an athlete, realize that you are conducting an experiment in which you are both subject and scientist. Case studies, with sample size (n)=1 are usually looked down upon as the lowest form of “research” since the results are only completely relevant to that...
Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Further to the last post debunking the 12-week marathon myth it seems worthy to discuss the concept of “training to train”. This boring old-fashioned prep work does not sell magazines or impress your friends on Strava but it is absolutely necessary and is...
Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been tempted by the simplicity of it: a 12-week marathon plan bought online or copied faithfully from the pages of some recreational “running” magazine. You choose your plan, choose your marathon date, circle the Monday 12 weeks before...
