One of the most popular and much-discussed training goals in sports is the optimal development of aerobic endurance capacity. And it may only be achieved by means of endurance training, of course.
Continue reading “Endurance training strategies that work”You are an Ironman! The most prestigious status in the world, for a triathlete. These are 4 words that evoke powerful emotions, require a routine of daily awakening before sunrise and workouts crammed in between professional, family and social responsibilities. And they are chock full of race strategies, and hundreds and hundreds of hours in training.
Continue reading “The most minimal Ironman training you’ve ever seen!”Yes, a periodization model, indeed! Let’s, finally, be candid. A series of unstructured workouts without a goal or due consideration of an athlete’s past, training stress, level of training and many a hero unsung, is impossible to lead to the desired performance levels. The reason is simple. They don’t make up a training program.
Continue reading “Periodization model: A flight plan for coaches”Every human being is unique. There is no average Joe when you want to train right. Except for common attributes, like gender, general physical condition, age, body metrics, etc., there are thousands of physiological and metabolic processes that take place in our body. And guess what; every human body responds and adjusts at its own pace and in a practically unique way.
Continue reading “How to train right, using science”Performing at your highest potential on a race day is, indeed, the most desirable goal coaches and their athletes wish for! But wait! Wish? How does wishing and coaching go together to get athletes at their peak form? The answer is, of course, they don’t. Training software, on the other hand, can!
Continue reading “Get your athletes at peak form, with training software”Athens Marathon, the Authentic. The holy grail for every runner οn the planet, for its historical route and for the amazing and — one of a kind — finish line made by Spyros Louis inside Panathinaiko Stadio, in 1896.
Continue reading “Physiology and Race Pace Characteristics of Athens Marathon Runners”The last few weeks have been hard, as countries gradually enter a lockdown state, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. All types of businesses and economies have been affected. And all activities have been disrupted. Now, we all need to stay creative and find new ways to stay on track. The same goes for athletes; professional or “hobbyists”, we need to keep training during lockdown.
Continue reading “How to keep training during lockdown — an athlete’s guide”
