Tag: Pacing Strategy

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

Endurance Explained: The Brain vs. Brawn Battle – Understanding Central and Peripheral Fatigue

by Bryan Coward, posted in Training Tips

Fatigue in endurance sports is a complex interplay of central and peripheral factors. Peripheral fatigue arises from muscle fuel depletion and damage, while central fatigue involves a decrease in brain motivation. Understanding these types empowers athletes to optimize training, recovery, and pacing strategies, helping them extend endurance and push past limits.