testing post creation
- Posted: April 3, 2019
- By: sclark
- Category: Performance
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testing post creation
Nutrition on a plate
- Posted: December 2, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Carbohydrate / Food / Health / Metabolism / Muscle Protein Synthesis / Net Protein Balance / Nutrition / Physiology / Protein
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As part of the Winter series from the recent Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit I want to highlight some of the content Dr. Asker Jeukendrup presented in Manchester….it was also great to hear such candid words from the legendary Dr. Seiler (which I have previously posted) and the prioritised training needs of athletes. Asker, with […]
Endurance Training Science 101
- Posted: December 2, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Adaptation / Coaching / Endurance / Intervals / Performance / Periodisation / Physiology / Running / Training / Training Peaks
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Following on from the Training Peaks University I attended, I wrote up a synopsis of the Endurance Coaching Summit where real-world practitioners, i.e ‘coaches’ working with sub-elite receational athletes, get to learn some of the evidence of research and schools of thought from professionals and experts in both commercial and academics setting working with elite […]
Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit, Manchester 2018
- Posted: November 18, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Biomechanics / Coaching / Endurance / Nutrition / Overtraining / Pacing / Performance / Periodisation / Psychology / Training Peaks
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Even though the TPU started off with a bang, the fireworks had started to fizzle out in Manchester as the Endurance Coaching Summit welcome party kicked off at the National Cycling Centre. This was a great chance to mingle with the coaches and TP staff on hand for the next 2 days plus another 100 […]
In the ‘Learning’ Zone and Training Peaks University!
- Posted: November 15, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Biomechanics / Coaching / Performance / Physiology
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Success at the London Duathlon!
- Posted: September 13, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Best Practice / Duathlon / Fuelling / Hydration / Power / Racing / RPE / Running / Technique
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This coming weekend, the London Duathlon will be raced for another year in the Royal Richmond park. The course is surprisingly far from flat and should not be under-estimated. So your preparation better have been top notch! However, good performance doesn’t stop at training alone. Avoiding physical crises such as glycogen shortage or ‘bonking’, cramps and […]
Power your training!
- Posted: July 5, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Critical Power / Interval Generator / Intervals / Performance / Physiology / Power / Training
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Giving the Game Away!?
- Posted: June 18, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Performance
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As we approach a quieter part of the season I thought I would knock out a post about unlocking the principle behind effective training for those who may be experiencing training stagnation. Perhaps a few people may read this, those that tend to be efficient and productive and like to get from A to B […]
Virgin London Marathon Deferred
- Posted: April 18, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Duathlon / Injury / Marathon / Performance / Rehabilitation / Training / Virgin London Marathon
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Disappointment The most sensible decision is often the hardest to make. Realising extensive training over the last few months will not be fruitful is difficult to accept. But the reality is the inflammation hadn’t subsided enough and more damage may be done which risks a long term debilitating condition. Even though I felt that I would be able to […]
Pushing it hard, Achilles injury
- Posted: March 10, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Adaptation / Biomechanics / Injury / Muscle / Overtraining / Physiotherapy / Recovery / Rehabilitation / Running / Soft-tissue mobilisation / Virgin London Marathon
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Virgin London Marathon Meet The Experts
- Posted: February 5, 2018
- By: sclark
- Category: Intervals / Marathon / Pacing / Psychology / Recovery / Resistance training / Running / Training
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