Training & Racing Insights
our source of race insights, training advice, and expert tips in all things endurance sports
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The Post-Event Blues: Navigating Life After the Big Race
How do we cope with post-race blues?
The Lowdown on L-Citrulline for Peak Performance
How effective is L-citrulline as a pre-workout supplement and does it help with your gym sessions?
The Latest Research on Super Shoes & Running Performance
Find out the latest research on super shoes and their impact on road runners.
The impact of super spikes on running economy
How are the learnings from road running super shoes transfering to the track?
My Weekend as Sports Director at RideLondon Women's World Tour Race
Coach Meg experiences RideLondon as a Sports Director.
3 Pieces of Advice for when you’re “Building Back”
Three thoughts on building back fitness after a break.
Core Exercises vs Conventional Strength Training
How do core exercises impact cycling power output compared to conventional strength training?
Learnings from Athlete Training Camps
Discover what makes training camps effective for athletes, including goal clarity, potential trade-offs like disrupted routines and sleep, and the crucial role of rest.
Sweat and Sodium
What role does sodium play in endurance performance in light of how our bodies react to heat and effort?
Hydration and Performance in the Heat: An Introduction
How does understanding sweat rate and hydration strategies impact performance and health in endurance sports?
Continuous Lactate Monitoring: the next big thing in Sport Science?
Continuous Lactate Monitoring is on the rise in endurance sports - here’s all you need to know
To Drill Or Not To Drill? That Is The Question!
Can drills and deliberate practice effectively improve swimming and running technique for long-distance athletes?
World Sleep Day Tips for Athletes
Key sleep advice about optimising recovery and in-race sleep management in honour of World Sleep Day.
The Charles Schulz Philosophy
Who are your most important influences and what can we learn from Charles Schulz and Snoopy about this?
The Science of Winning
Some key learnings from Jan Olbrecht’s “The Science Of Winning” and how they apply to endurance athletes.
Defining Moments
Explore the profound impact of coaches, family, and support teams in shaping the defining moments of both elite and amateur athletes.
Serial Winning Coaches
Learning from Serial Winning Coaches - research by Cliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial.
Heat Mitigation Strategies For Endurance Athletes
A review of various strategies to cope with the heat during endurance running races.