Are Running Watches Accurate Predictors of VO2 Max and Race Times?
Most running watches with a heart rate monitor show runners a watch predicted VO2 Max (read here if you aren’t sure what VO2 max is). With this magical number of…
Most running watches with a heart rate monitor show runners a watch predicted VO2 Max (read here if you aren’t sure what VO2 max is). With this magical number of…
Our couch to 10k beginner running program is made for those who want to start running more but aren’t sure of how to go about it. We know many people…
The church of the long run is a sacred place for most distance runners. Every weekend we lace up our shoes and head out the door to spend some quality…
The long run is considered the holy grail workout for most endurance runners. So how do we get the most out of this workout. Can a long run be too…
The half marathon is the first major milestone for beginner runners. The half marathon distance is recognised as being one of the most aerobically challenging. For most new runners completing…
Running has one of the highest injury rates of any sport. Why? Because it involves repetitive loading of the same joints, tendons and muscles. This type of loading leads to…
The terms threshold run, tempo run and lactate threshold are foreign to most new runners. Here at Run With Strength we aim to make running accessible to everyone. So in…
If you are like most runners, your weekly endurance training program consists of about 50% low intensity runs and 50% at moderate/high intensity. Furthermore, if you are like 90% of…
Self talk is is one of the most common psychological strategies aimed at improving performance. Self talk refer to what people say to themselves when running, both out loud and…
Tapering for runners is the process of reducing running load in the weeks leading up to a running event. The aim of the running taper is to maximise your peak…