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Blog on strength training for runners, nutrition and recovery
Know what today asks of you, and why.
Articles on how to steer your training, what to eat around it and how to recover, for anyone who trains in more than one sport. Topics include strength training for runners, how to combine running and strength training in one week, finding your threshold pace, zones on the bike and how much protein you need in a day.
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Recovery after training: how to plan the time between two hard sessions
Recovery after training decides how good your next hard session is: how much spacing two hard days need and what speeds recovery up.
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Protein per day for muscle growth: how much on training days
Most athletes cover their protein per day for muscle growth with 1.6 to 2.2 g per kilogram, on training days and rest days alike.
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Hybrid training: how to combine strength and endurance in one plan
Hybrid training works when strength and endurance share one plan, with the hard days spaced apart and most endurance work kept easy.
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How to find your threshold pace for interval training
Find your threshold pace without a lab, from a 10K race or a 30-minute solo test, and use it to set running zones for interval training.
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How to combine strength training and running in one week
You can combine strength training and running in one week, and the order and spacing of your sessions decide how well both go.
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How athletes can track macros without counting calories
Track macros for training with your hand and a phone photo instead of a scale, using a daily target for protein, carbs and fat as your guide.
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HYROX training: how to run well after the stations
HYROX training for the runs between stations: how compromised running and easy mileage help you hold your pace after the sled.
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Cycling training zones: FTP or heart rate
Cycling training zones can rest on FTP or on heart rate, and each choice changes how precise your sessions are and what gear you need.