Tag: avoid overtraining

Stay in the Game: Your Guide to Preventing Common Endurance Sport Injuries

by Bryan Coward, posted in Injury, Training Tips

There's nothing quite like it. That sharp twinge in your knee miles from home. The nagging ache in your shin that gets worse with every step. The sudden heel pain that makes getting out of bed an ordeal. If you're an endurance athlete, chances are you've encountered the unwelcome specter of injury. It's more than … Continue reading Stay in the Game: Your Guide to Preventing Common Endurance Sport Injuries

Mastering Pacing – Why Going Slower Can Make You Faster

by Bryan Coward, posted in Mini-Summit, Science of Endurance Series, Training Tips

To enhance endurance, athletes should prioritize smart training over pushing limits. Training too hard often leads to burnout and poor recovery. Instead, focusing on easy workouts aids fat-burning, recovery, and aerobic development. Following an 80/20 training model, balancing easy and hard days can help athletes achieve long-term success and prevent injuries.