Alp Fitness

Training Insights

Evidence-based answers to training questions.

• How to Beat the Heat with Heat Adaptation Training
• How to Train for Downhill Running
• When Mountain Ultras Become More About Muscles Than Oxygen

In-Depth Training Guides

In-depth guidebooks to help you train smart.

• Guide to Goal Setting & Mental Skills Training
• Guide to Using Training Zones
• Guide to Creating Your Training Plan

Performance Psychology

Mental skills training to enhance athletic performance.

• Mental Skills Help Athletes Excel Under Pressure
• Open Goals Can Unlock Flow, Reduce Pressure
• How to Make the Most of Goal Setting

Nutrition & Hydration

Fueling and hydration strategies for racing and training.

• What Athletes Need to Know About RED-S
• How Much Should You Be Eating and Drinking During an Ultramarathon?
• How Much Caffeine is Safe to Ingest During an Ultramarathon?

Running Calculators

Calculate running pace, training zones, and more.

• Running Pace Calculator
• Equivalent Running Performances Calculator
• Running Heart Rate Zones

Workout Library

Workout details for use with your training plan.

• Alp Fitness Training Zones
• Recovery Workouts
• Endurance Workouts