At our latitudes, wintertime means foundation training time. At the same time, the cold months also offer the opportunity to do alternative sports.
It goes without saying that everyone needs strength. But what does specific strength training for runners look like? Ex-marathon runner Viktor Röthlin provides information.
Many endurance athletes have often wondered when fasted training makes sense and for how long. The most important facts.
"Many things were easier in the past". This can be blithely assumed at present because there are still not really many races taking place, which is sure to have an impact on you and your everyday training.
At first glance, «skipping» seems to be a rather unspectacular exercise in the ABC running drills. This first impression is highly deceptive – for four reasons.
Many good intentions come to an abrupt end when you suddenly experience pain and discomfort while jogging. Medical Running shows you how to succeed at the start.
Athletes of all performance levels are aware of this problem: despite zealous training, the performance capability progressively declines.
Do you wish you had more strength in your legs but don't feel like lifting weights in the gym? Then try cycling at a low cadence during your next bike training.
Anyone wanting to achieve a major goal next year should start their planning and preparation now.
Should I or is it better not to? This question is not so much about training in autumn, but rather about taking a break.
Everyone is aware that you could make progress with specific training. But as to what this exactly looks like in practice and how it still can be fun is often something that even an ambitious endurance athlete doesn’t know.
Certain muscles tend to shorten, whereas other muscles become weaker. It is therefore all the more important to know which muscles need to be stretched and which need to be strengthened.
Running injuries are frequently not just bad luck but could have been avoided in many cases. The most important tips for healthy running.
The snow is still a long way off, but you can already prepare for the cross-country skiing season now: six training variations to hit the slopes in top shape with the first flakes.
The importance of muscle strength with regards to running performance is frequently underestimated – despite the fact that there are now several studies which have clearly demonstrated the positive effects of strength training.
