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Altitude Training for Runners – Does It Really Work, and What Are the Alternatives?

by A-Team CoachingTraining October 29, 2025October 29, 2025No Comments

For decades, elite runners have flocked to mountain towns like Iten in Kenya, St. Moritz in Switzerland, Flagstaff in the United States, Lesotho and Dullstroom in Southern Africa, to chase the so-called “magic” of altitude training. The belief is simple: by living and training at high altitude, the body adapts in ways that improve oxygen …

Stop Chasing Every Medal — Start Planning Your Race Calendar Like a Pro

by A-Team CoachingTraining September 11, 2025September 9, 2025No Comments

One of the biggest mistakes distance runners make? Racing too often, too hard, with no long-term plan. We are spoilt for choice nowadays. The weekend rolls around, there’s another race in town, and FOMO kicks in. Suddenly, that easy long run turns into a race effort at a C-type event, and your training suffers. Whether …