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    Lactate Testing To Set My Training Zones. Returning From Injury
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Apr 4
    • 3 min

    Lactate Testing To Set My Training Zones. Returning From Injury

    Lactate controlled training involves the correlation of certain lactate “thresholds”, i.e., points at which the blood lactate concentration.
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    Using Data to Run a Faster Marathon
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Mar 29
    • 3 min

    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.
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    Reviewing Stryd's New Features
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Oct 6, 2021
    • 4 min

    Reviewing Stryd's New Features

    Stryd running power continues to push the future of running with their recent training plan and running coach features.
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    Analysing A Marathon Training Session in TrainingPeaks
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Aug 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Analysing A Marathon Training Session in TrainingPeaks

    The five pillars of quick analysis was designed by myself by Dr Matt Miller in our Sports Science Masterclass. It provides a quick and...
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    What I Learnt from Running 100km with a Power Meter (yes running).
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Jun 23, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
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    Analysing Your Training - Time in Zones
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Jun 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    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.
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    Coros Vs Garmin - 13 Reasons Why I’m Sticking with Garmin
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Feb 4, 2021
    • 5 min

    Coros Vs Garmin - 13 Reasons Why I’m Sticking with Garmin

    After a few months of using my Coros Apex, I noticed Coros has a lot of catching up to do to get on par with Garmin Forerunner and Fenix ser
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    Getting Started with a Running Power Meter
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Getting Started with a Running Power Meter

    The sooner you use running power, the more data you’ll have, and when you learn how to interpret the data, the better insight you’ll have.
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    Scientifically Explaining My 3000m Run. Critical Power, Anaerobic Work Capacity and Specificity.
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Scientifically Explaining My 3000m Run. Critical Power, Anaerobic Work Capacity and Specificity.

    My plan was to target my biggest weakness; my ability to tolerate high lactic acid concentrations.
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    Running Critical Power Calculator (rCP). Dr Will's 1 & 5 method
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Jan 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Running Critical Power Calculator (rCP). Dr Will's 1 & 5 method

    The problem with using time is you only get a snapshot of a larger effort.
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    Running Power. Why you need to get on board with the future of running
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    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).
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    How I Used the Run-walk method to run 2hrs 45min
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    How I Used the Run-walk method to run 2hrs 45min

    The plan was to use run/walk as; run 19min @ 3:42min/km + walk 1min for 30km of the marathon. What happened
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    Analysing My 8hr 38min 100km Run
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    Analysing My 8hr 38min 100km Run

    I had an amazing run at the Trail Trilogy 100km ultramarathon. Overall, I am incredibly happy. HOWEVER...
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    How to Avoid Blowing Up with Correct Pacing
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    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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