An athlete reached out stating that they feel as though they have been holding station a bit and were wondering where the gains had gone.
Hopefully my response is of interest or use to a wider audience.
It is an undeniable truth that as we age we slow down, but from what age this begins and at what rate do we slow has been the subject of much research. We do not begin to slow down until our early to mid-30s, and the three primary physiological mechanisms Read more
Arthur Lydiard and the Invention of Jogging: Revolutionizing Running and Fitness,In the realm of distance running and fitness, one name stands out as a pioneer and visionary: Arthur Lydiard. This New Zealand coach and athlete not only transformed the world of running but also popularized the concept of jogging. Lydiard’s Read more
We asked the squadrun ‘hive mind’ what advice they would give to people considering Tarawera for the first time. The following post contains the majority of their collective insight, in no particular order. Hopefully this helps you and if you need help with your training please get in touch [email protected]
Ultra-distance trail running is an endurance sport that requires athletes to cover long distances on varied terrain, often including steep climbs, technical descents, and challenging terrain. Preparing for such a grueling event requires not only cardiovascular fitness but also strength and muscular endurance. Strength training has been shown to be Read more
Whether you are running 50 or 100 km at the annual big friendly, we want you well prepared to have your best day this coming February. KISSFitness comes through the accumulation of time on feet. Follow these three steps in order to build your fitness. Start by maximising your training Read more
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now. Think of your training to Queenstown Marathon as this tree. There is no 12 week solution to this problem although 12 weeks is a start. Do you know what is better than 12 Read more
One of the questions that we get asked a lot is ‘What should my longest run be in the build up to race day?’ We figured now is a good time to answer that question. Unlike training for a half-marathon or marathon, athletes need not gradually extend their Weekly Long Read more
…well that sold out quick.Congrats if you got in. Good luck to all of those who are on the wait-list. Pre-amble-rambleI’ve been meaning to host an online ‘Field Manual for The Old Ghost Ultra’ for a while but then lock down happened, the world pretty much stopped and we cancelled Read more
