Tag: ground contact time

Endurance Explained: Injury Prevention AI – Predicting Risk and Protecting Your Body

by Bryan Coward, posted in Equipment, Training Tips

The dreaded niggle. It starts as a faint whisper of discomfort – a subtle tightness in the hamstring after a long run, a twinge in the knee on a steep climb, or an unfamiliar ache in the shoulder after a swim. You might dismiss it, push through a few more sessions, hoping it will magically … Continue reading Endurance Explained: Injury Prevention AI – Predicting Risk and Protecting Your Body

Boosting Quickness in Endurance Sports

by Bryan Coward, posted in Training Tips

Quickness is vital for endurance athletes, enhancing agility, responsiveness, and injury prevention. It involves efficient reaction and acceleration, impacting competitive performance and energy efficiency. Key quickness assessments include the Ground Contact Time Test for runners, the 5-10-5 Agility Test for all athletes, and cadence drills for cycling and running.