Heart rate training zones are a foundational concept for endurance athletes — especially runners — looking to train smarter, not just harder. But not all heart rate zones methods are equal, and not all training philosophies define them in the same way. So, what exactly is a heart rate zone? And which method should you …
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In a world dominated by wearable tech like GPS watches, heart rate monitors and power meters, there’s one training tool that often gets overlooked: Your own body… Training by RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) is one of the most powerful, adaptable, and intuitive ways to run. It teaches you to listen to your body, adapt …
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When it comes to running training, one of the most common questions athletes ask is:“Should I train by pace, heart rate, or how I feel?” The answer?It depends. Each method—Pace, Heart Rate, and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)—offers a unique lens for guiding your training. But they’re not interchangeable, and using all three simultaneously can …
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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 …
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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 …
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Five things I did to improve my time at the 2025 Comrades Marathon.
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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.
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.
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.