• VO2max Workouts

    Each type of workout has a particular purpose — that is, it targets a particular training effect. You will find a general description of the workout type below along with information about the parameters that can be adjusted. Adjust the workouts within the parameters provided to tailor to your unique…

  • Threshold Workouts

    Each type of workout has a particular purpose — that is, it targets a particular training effect. You will find a general description of the workout type below along with information about the parameters that can be adjusted. Adjust the workouts within the parameters provided to tailor to your unique…

  • Tempo Workouts

    Each type of workout has a particular purpose — that is, it targets a particular training effect. You will find a general description of the workout type below along with information about the parameters that can be adjusted. Adjust the workouts within the parameters provided to tailor to your unique…

  • Endurance Workouts

    Each type of workout has a particular purpose — that is, it targets a particular training effect. You will find a general description of the workout type below along with information about the parameters that can be adjusted. Adjust the workouts within the parameters provided to tailor to your unique…

  • Recovery Workouts

    Each type of workout has a particular purpose — that is, it targets a particular training effect. You will find a general description of the workout type below along with information about the parameters that can be adjusted. Adjust the workouts within the parameters provided to tailor to your unique…

  • How Much Caffeine is Safe to Ingest During an Ultramarathon?

    When developing your fueling and hydration plan for an ultramarathon, you also need to take into account how much caffeine you’re ingesting — and in what stages of the race. Many energy gels, chews, and bars come with added caffeine, which makes it easy to over consume caffeine unless you’re…

  • How Much Should You Be Eating and Drinking During an Ultramarathon?

    Ultramarathons have sometimes been called an eating contest while running, given the need for consistent fueling throughout the events. Ultrarunners competing in a 24-hour trail ultramarathon (covering from 75-130 miles) have been documented to expend up to 18,000 calories over those 24 hours (Costa et al. 2014). Avoiding a caloric…

  • Do Ultrarunners Benefit from Fasted or Glycogen-Depletion Runs?

    Ultrarunners sometimes use a training strategy that involves running in a fasted or glycogen-depleted state. The premise behind this strategy is that withholding carbohydrates before and/or during prolonged training sessions will result in beneficial metabolic adaptations that help the body better metabolize fat and spare glycogen (stored carbohydrate) during aerobic…

  • How Can Runners Maximize Benefits from Minimalist Strength Training?

    For runners and endurance athletes, strength training is valuable for performance and injury prevention, but it often gets sidelined due to time constraints. With high loads of endurance training and recovery needs, it’s easy to ignore strength training. But research shows that a minimalist approach can deliver significant benefits without…

  • Should You Run in Super Shoes?

    In recent years, running shoes have undergone a technological revolution, ushering in the era of “super shoes,” or what researchers term Advanced Footwear Technology (AFT). These cutting-edge designs, featuring lightweight, resilient foam and curved carbon fiber plates, promise significant improvements in running economy and performance over traditional running shoes. But…