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Juma Ikangaa Training

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

Juma Ikangaa is an elite Tanzanian marathon runner that competed during the 1980s and early 1990s. He ran under 2:10 … Read more

Arturo Barrios Training

July 19, 2020July 12, 2020
Arturo Barrios running

Arturo Barrios is one of the most celebrated runners in Mexican and U.S. history. Learn how he trained.

What is a semi-professional runner?

July 19, 2020June 25, 2020

A semi-professional runner is a runner that is competitive enough to earn a partial income from running, whether that is through small sponsorships or prize money, but does not make enough to support themselves without another source of income.

Running Research: A Multi-Year Study of World-Class Training Logs

July 19, 2020September 11, 2019
Best Training for Marathon

A 2019 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research by Casado, Hanley, Santos-Concejero, and Ruiz (2019) studied the training logs of world and national class runners and determined that the amount of total mileage, easy runs, and tempos were the best predictors of athletes’ race performances during the first seven years of their careers.

Running test to find your max heart rate

July 19, 2020July 23, 2019
Heart Rate Training

Heart rate training is becoming increasingly popular with many types of athletes, and for good reason. Heart rate training provides … Read more

Johnny Gregorek’s Training Log and Analysis

July 19, 2020June 18, 2019
Johnny Gregorek Training

The entire 3 month training buildup to Johnny Gregorek’s historic 3:49 mile. Includes analysis.

John McDonnell’s Training for Distance Runners

July 19, 2020May 19, 2019
John McDonnell Training

McDonnell produced dozens of national champions during his time at Arkansas. In this article his methods are described in detail.

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