Monthly Archives: November 2018
BP – Before Power
Running Power… go on then what do you think this actually means? Power, is nothing new in sporting terms as cyclists have been developing this as a means of training to a high level for some time. In running it is still very much in its infancy. Garmin have had an app for a while yet the real pioneers have been Stryd. When heart rate first came along back in the 80’s and into the 90’s it was a different story. Take your average sports watch and add in heart rate – away you go. Then speed and distance … Continue reading
Adaptation
adaptation /adəpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ noun (Biology) the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment. environment /ɪnˈvʌɪrənm(ə)nt,ɛnˈvʌɪrənm(ə)nt/ noun the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. Ladies and Gentlemen… here’s a hard truth – RUNNING IS HARD WORK. It’s so often overlooked. But it is a fact. We are organisms. We react over time to our surroundings and more importantly, as runners, we respond to the demands of our environment. If you sit still for 7 days a week, you can become world class at sitting still. … Continue reading
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