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VO₂ Max vs. Threshold -Which One Predicts Marathon Performance Better?

by A-Team CoachingTraining August 7, 2025August 7, 2025No Comments

When it comes to running long-distance events like the marathon, every athlete wants to know: “How fast can I go?” Thanks to advancements in wearables and performance testing, two metrics often dominate the conversation—VO₂ Max and Threshold (also called lactate threshold or functional threshold pace/power). But what’s the difference between them, and which one actually …

Unlocking Your Athletic Potential: Understanding Training Periodisation Methods

by A-Team CoachingTraining July 31, 2025August 4, 2025No Comments

Whether you’re training for your first marathon, looking to level up in cycling, or aiming to build a stronger base for triathlon season, your results hinge not just on how hard you train—but how smartly. That’s where training periodisation comes in. Periodisation is the strategic planning of training variables like intensity, volume, and recovery over …

How I improved my time for the Comrades Down-Run

by A-Team CoachingComrades, Strength, Training June 16, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

Five things I did to improve my time at the 2025 Comrades Marathon.

Couch to Comrades

by A-Team CoachingComrades, Training June 3, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

Inspired to run the Comrades Marathon? We can help!

Podcast: Comrades Top Contenders & Rock Rabbit Hydration Gear

by A-Team CoachingComrades, Podcast, Training May 13, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

Who do we expect to see at the front of Comrades this year?
Stuart Mann updates us on what has been going on behind the scenes at the Two Oceans Marathon. Looking for races to tackle in the second half of the year? We give some suggestions to keep you motivated.We chat to Gary Britz about his brand, Rock Rabbit Sports.

Podcast: Boston & London Marathon Review, Piet Wiersma, Cape Town Marathon & Lessons from the Trails

by A-Team CoachingComrades, Marathon, Podcast, Training May 2, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

n this episode, we chat about Boston & London Marathon that took place last week. With only 5 weeks left until Comrades, what is the focus of training now? David catchup with 2024 Comrades winner, Piet Wiersma. Cape Town marathon update and finally, a reminder that trail running demands are vastly different to road running.

Podcast: Two Oceans Round-Up & Major Races in April

by A-Team CoachingComrades, Marathon, Nutrition, Podcast, Training April 18, 2025July 31, 2025Comments are Disabled

In this episode we discuss the Two Oceans top finishers. Irvette van Zyl tells us what happened in her Two Oceans run and Stuart Mann shares his view on some of the issues experienced by participants in this year’s race. We touch on last week’s Paris and Rotterdam marathon ahead of upcoming Boston and London marathons.