Tag: Trail Running

Beyond the Road: Exploring Summer’s Best Trail Systems (and How to Conquer Them Safely)

by Bryan Coward, posted in Training Tips

The rhythmic thud of feet on asphalt, the endless stretch of concrete ahead – for many of us, the road is our reliable training ground. But as summer truly settles in, the monotonous flat pavement can begin to feel, well, monotonous. The persistent glare, the radiating heat from the blacktop, and the constant traffic noise … Continue reading Beyond the Road: Exploring Summer’s Best Trail Systems (and How to Conquer Them Safely)

Endurance Explained: The Unstoppable Engine of Progressive Overload

by Bryan Coward, posted in Training Tips

The Overload Principle is crucial for endurance athletes facing training plateaus. It emphasizes the need to challenge the body with progressively greater stimuli for continued improvement. Key methods include increasing volume, intensity, and frequency, paired with adequate recovery, to ensure physiological adaptations and sustainable gains in performance.