Juma Ikangaa Training
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
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?
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
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
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
The entire 3 month training buildup to Johnny Gregorek’s historic 3:49 mile. Includes analysis.
John McDonnell’s Training for Distance Runners
McDonnell produced dozens of national champions during his time at Arkansas. In this article his methods are described in detail.