Managing jet lag before a race
Are you planning to participate in a race in another country or in a location with a significant time difference? This situation often leads to the well-known challenge …
Category: Competition advice
Find advice on competitions and everything related to performance in running, including road races, marathons, and trail running.
When do I run a half-marathon in preparation for a marathon?
Before an important competition, it is tempting to do a final test to reassure yourself or take advantage of your fitness to improve your personal record. If you …
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The Yasso 10x800m session for the marathon: myth or reality?
This session was popularized by American Bart Yasso, the head of the influential Runner’s World magazine. It’s claimed that from a session consisting of 10 repetitions of 800 …
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Maximizing your week before a race
Is the race coming up this weekend? Congratulations on the preparation you have done so far! Everything may not have gone as planned, or on the contrary, you …
The negative split, a winning strategy?
The negative split is a strategy that is coming back to the forefront with Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record. Let’s see together what it is and how this …
Split times for a marathon 42.195km and other speeds
Use this split time calculator to quickly get an idea of your expectations for running, depending on what time you are aiming for. The marathon distance is 42195m …
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Running Endurance Index: How to Calculate Your EI From vVO2max
Endurance is your ability to hold a given effort for a certain amount of time. The more endurance you have, the longer you can sustain the same intensity. …
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