Welcome to the Methods of the Training section
In this section we will be discussing the various training methods available for the athlete to reach their full potential.
The first method we discussed was Interval Training, where we provided data to assist you in understanding the purpose of such sessions.
This first article covered Interval Training Defined as well as The Physiology of Intermittent Exercise which will then lead to the Interpretation. The article is fairly lengthy, and provides a scientific prospective in 'layman' terms.
Now we move towards Fartlek, what the word means and what the training entails.
Training Methods discussed
With further methods of training discussed over a period of time.
View : The training articles
- Continuous training to improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- Build Rest and Recovery Into Your Fitness Programme
- The cornerstones of training
- In the long run - You`ll find endurance
- Six Building Blocks of Distance Running
Training to improve Aerobic power utilising Heart Rate
- Maximum Heart Rate Stress Tests
- Train at percentage HRmax
- The "Training-Sensitive Zone" - Heart-Rate
10K Training Programs
- Training program to run a sub 31 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 33 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 35 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 40 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 45 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 50 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 55 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 60 minute 10K

The Rest during intervals as important as the work itself
You're doing some tough intervals at the track or on the road, and after each one you're gasping for oxygen and hoping that the pain in your muscles will subside soon. You've read that it's best to exercise lightly during your recovery intervals, but your body and mind are telling you to lean over and clutch your knees … [Read More...]

Six Building Blocks of Distance Running Part 2
This article is a continuation of the article the Six Building Blocks of Distance Running. The article continues with Intervals, Tempo and Long Runs … [Read More...]

Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make – Part 2
Welcome to the 'Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make' Part 2 - 6 to 10. This article is by - Dave Spence ex-resident coach, Cape Town This article follows on from - Ten Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make numbers 1 to 5 6. Not Taking Supplemental Electrolytes. An athlete who's suffered from painful … [Read More...]
10k Training Programs

Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles - Everyone knows that setting … [Read More...]

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]

I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]

Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The … [Read More...]

sub 55 minute 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]

sub 60 minutes 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]

Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, … [Read More...]

Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. You have … [Read More...]

Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please … [Read More...]

Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Water Running

Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout … [Read More...]
Overtraining

Listed below are the warning signs of overtraining: In the Muscles Persistent soreness … [Read More...]
Continuous Training

Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of … [Read More...]
Interval Training

For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]

I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]

Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval … [Read More...]

The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals … [Read More...]

The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding … [Read More...]
Fartlek Training

The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is … [Read More...]

Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent … [Read More...]

From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, … [Read More...]

The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are … [Read More...]
Heart Rate Training

Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his … [Read More...]

Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed … [Read More...]

If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a measure of your … [Read More...]