“base training”

Why the Same Pace Feels Easy 1 Day and Death the Next

You're out on your usual route. Same loop. Same pace. Same effort. You're crushing it. Low heart rate, smooth stride,...

How I’m Getting Faster Without Doing Long Runs

A few months ago, I did something that felt almost illegal as a runner. I stopped chasing long runs. No...

What Actually Happens When You Start Running Again (It’s Not Pretty)

You know what actually wrecks most new runners? Not the first run. The third one. The one where you feel...

You’re Not Losing Fitness—You’re Loading The Slingshot

I'm going to describe to you what your worst nightmare is — losing fitness during the off-season. But... it's actually...

I Tried Low HR Zone 2 Training for 13 years – This happened

I Tried Low HR Zone 2 Training for 13 years - This happened Most runners quit Zone 2 training right...

Why You’ll Never Run Farther If You Keep Doing This

You want to run farther. Or faster. Or at least finish your next race without feeling like your quads were...

Running Longer Was Impossible… Until I Stopped Doing This

Want to become an endurance machine? Or are you looking to hit a 5k PB? It’s all about the base,...

The Training Mistake Runners Make by Skipping Walks | Zone 1

This is a re-post from one of my favorite health and fitness authors, Mark Sisson. He was a pro triathlete...

Why Most Runners Get Injured (And How to Fix It)

I used to think treadmill workouts were for soft runners. Like, yeah cool, enjoy your tiny fan and Spotify playlist...

Base Training Is Boring—And That’s Exactly Why It Works

Ever stare at your watch mid-run and wonder, “Why the hell am I not getting faster?” You’re not broken. You’re...

Can You Build Running Speed and Endurance at the Same Time?

TLDR: Aerobic and anaerobic systems aren’t isolated competitors; they collaborate on a spectrum to fuel your workouts. The Energy Spectrum:...

Are You Making These Heart Rate Run Training Mistakes?

3-Zone vs 5-Zone Heart Rate Training Explained You want to get the most out of your training for optimal running...

Everything you need to know about run energy systems

Explaining the Aerobic, Anaerobic and ATP systems Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned athlete, understanding how your body...