The dangers of training when sick
When active individuals get sick, it can seem tempting to keep training as normal so that you don't lose any fitness. To determine if you
Playing the gains game as an endurance athlete
Endurance athletes who want to improve their performance need to inject intensity into their training routines. Steady-paced training sessions that simply get progressively longer over
Don’t water down your performance: Optimise hydration with these supplements
Many endurance athletes fail to meet their hydration needs during training or racing because they incorrectly believe that simply drinking water is sufficient. The problem
Unbreakable: The indomitable spirit of Ironman Alwyn Uys
Sometimes life deals you a poor hand. While some people choose to fold their cards and wallow in pity about their bad luck, others stay
Don’t let side stitches cramp your running style
Do mid-run side stitches literally stop you in your tracks? This is the best way to deal with them to get back on race pace
Performance fuelling: Uncovering the highest octane energy source for athletes
The latest nutrition and supplement update for endurance athletes was published in the journal Nutrients and highlights this best energy source for performance fuelling.
2019 champs ready for Virtual Comrades Marathon
Organisers of the iconic Comrades Marathon will stage the world’s largest virtual event – Race The Comrades Legends – this Sunday, 14 June 2020. The
Am I overtrained or just really fatigued?
Chronic fatigue tends to set in when you engage in prolonged periods of intense or high volume exercise without adequate rest or suitable training periodisation.
Why the ‘iron’ game is so important for endurance athletes
While weight training is highly beneficial for endurance athletes, that's not the iron game we're discussing in this article. Instead, we're going to focus on
Beat the bonk and boost your endurance
Just about every endurance athlete knows what “hitting the wall” feels like. It's probably one of the most descriptive terms used by athletes as it
IRONMAN releases Safe Return to Racing event guidelines
Global triathlon took a major step towards a return to racing after IRONMAN announced its Safe Return to Racing event guidelines. This series of comprehensive
Why your fitness tracker needs GPS
If you're serious about your sporting performance or your fitness, then you need to get as much information as you can from your activity tracker
