Races and hard training are an essential element in any training program, but to ensure that athletes absorb and maximise the benefits of these sessions, optimising recovery is important.

When it comes to choosing your running shoe there can be a vast array of choices and it can be very difficult to decide what is best. Coach Brendon takes a look at the best way to ensure that you get the right shoe.

An introduction for Multisport Athletes and Endurance Runners By Coach Paul

The Secrets to Strength and Power Training for Running   Ever marveled at the sheer power that some runners can produce? Being a strong powerful runner requires more than huge mileage and a lean frame. Brendon Downey explores some of the methods available to runners.  

Getting fit and fast is only part of the equation to having a great day, not only do you need to ensure that you peak at the right time, which is on the day of your event, but you also need to arrive fully recovered, that is fresh and without any feelings of fatigue. Peaking and Tapering is about ensuring full recovery while maintaining performance adaptations and it’s a fine balance.

Mark Fulford is a qualified physical education teacher and coach with over 10 years experience in coaching. Having been involved in running at an international level as a junior he switched very successfully to triathlon and has a personal best of 9:12 for the Ironman.

Improve your running economy and race times. Interval Training at your VO2 Maximum Pace. Runners with a high VO2 maximum absorb more oxygen; they can race faster. Economic runners burn less oxygen at a given pace: they're frugal with oxygen use. They too can race faster.

Heather Fuhr writes: As we all know, there is a significant difference between running and running after you bike. For this reason, it is very important to integrate transition runs into your regular training schedule.