Heart Rate

Am I Running Too Slow?

I can almost guarantee you are running too fast rather than too slow. Everyone thinks that performance comes from hard workouts. In reality

A Higher Max HR Won't Make You a Faster Runner (Lionel Sanders Example)

How can a professional athlete with an FTP of over 400W and 5km PR of < 15min have a HRmax of 165bpm?

How to Find Your Goal Pace for ANY Running Race.

Avoid hitting the wall with correct pacing.

Heart Rate Training for Runners and Why You Feel Slow.

Running your next PB depends heavily on your aerobic energy system. From 5km upwards, 98% of your performance is fuelled by your aerobic...

Wellington Half Marathon Race Report

I hit all my numbers, didn’t slow down, had good legs, and was able to push myself. BUT, I thought I would have been faster. Here's why...

Using Data to Run a Faster Marathon

Steve entered a marathon, aiming to run it in sub 3 hours but ended up with a time of 3:06:36. I show you where he went wrong.

Should I Use Heart Rate or Pace for Running?

Zones 1 to 3 are the only steady-state zones, which means your physiology can reach a relative balance of supply and demand.

What I Learnt from Running 100km with a Power Meter (yes running).

To start off, I put on a “Stryd” running power meter and did a few tests in the lab a couple of weeks before the race. Based on my data...

Analysing Your Training - Time in Zones

A simple way to check your training intensity distribution is to use your ‘time in zones’ for the last 28 - 90 days.

Running Power. Why you need to get on board with the future of running

Running power meters such as Stryd can remove the pitfalls of heart rate and pace (GPS).

How to Avoid Blowing Up with Correct Pacing

Pacing in endurance sport is one of the most essential aspects of performance. Regardless of your ability, if you start the race beyond your

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