How we coach for a Marathon Peak
When Run4U design a marathon build, we think in phases. Each one has its own focus, but they overlap and flow into one another so the athlete always carries forward the right adaptations. The structure looks like this: Base–Base This is where it all begins. We build the aerobic foundation, the consistency, and the rhythm…
Blog: Junior Running Development – Building Strong Foundations for the Future
Ahead of the Run 4 U Junior Academy restarting after a summer break I wanted to jot some notes on this subject that may help parents/carers, other coaches, athletes themselves understand the various elements that should go into training and the planning of training for a junior. To begin, age is just a number.What really…
BODY STATS!
When it comes to body stats and measurements it’s hard to know WHAT to look at and then HOW to interpret them. From a runner’s perspective we may have visions of what an ideal weight or body type is good for us. But you must question where these ‘ideas’ are coming from? If it’s from…
A runners TOTM
Time of the month for a woman is a weird and wonderful thing. For a female runner, for the partner of a female runner, the father or mother of a female runner, for the coach of a female runner, etc, it is especially important that we know how our period affects us at certain phases…
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