Author: Dr WIll
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Leveraging the Power Duration Curve to Evolve from an Ultramarathoner to a Track Beast
What do I mean by “running fast”? My ultimate dream goal is to run under 15min for 5km. While track running isn’t a new concept for me, focusing on a tack season without the background noise of building up for an ultramarathon is totally foreign.
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Stop Using Finish Time Marathon Plans: Discover a New Approach to Run Training
I immediately got annoyed at these silly finish-time training plans because they do more harm than good.
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I’m Giving Up on Ultra Running – 3rd Place South Island 100km
Over the last 30km, as I was willing myself to keep going, I thought, “I don’t need this in my life anymore”.
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2:37 Run-Walk Marathon – Walking Isn’t Cheating (Part Two)
I used my run-walk marathon method to finish in 2:37:49 at the Christchurch Marathon. An outright marathon PB for me. In part one, I wrote all about the theory behind the run-walk, so here I’ll stick to my thoughts on how I was able run my fastest marathon by walking for 6 minutes, and how…
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Run-Walk Marathon Method – Can I Beat My Run-Walk 2:45? (Part One)
It’s been six years (WTF!?) since I completed my famous (in my mind) run-walk marathon experiment where I used my own version of the run-walk marathon method in one marathon and then ran non-stop (old school) 5-weeks later. To get yourself up to speed on my run-walk marathon method, check out my original blog, or…
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I’ve Been Getting Coached by AI, and I Think I’m Going to Lose My Job
I’ve been getting coached by an AI via the Athletica platform, and as much as it pains me to admit it, my AI running coach is really good. TL:DR. If you’re a keen data geek interested in training and tech, try AI coaching for your next race. At $99 for six months, what have you…
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Zone 2 Low Heart Rate Running IS FASTER! How to do it the RIGHT WAY
🛑Stop ignoring your data ⌚, and start using that expensive wrist computer to optimise your running. 🏃 Heart Rate ❤️ running is the easiest way to build your base fitness. Are you using your heart rate monitor to its full potential? 🙄 Here’s a simple, four-step strategy for strategically using a heart rate monitor for…
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80/20 Running – How to Use Polarized Training to Maximise Your Training Time
Here’s what your running probably looks like; You mentally sign up for an event but don’t actually sign up because that’s a bit too much commitment upfront. Start training… without a plan. Or try some free generic plan from Garmin or whoever. Pretty much ignore the plan and run everything steady because easy running feels…
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Unpacking the Mysteries of Grey Zone, Zone 3, and Junk Miles Running: A Guide for Runners
Running is a passion for many of us, but sometimes it can be unclear to understand the different terms and concepts related to training. This is especially true regarding the differences between the Grey Zone, Zone 3, and Junk Miles. If you’re a runner, it’s essential to understand these concepts to avoid making costly mistakes…
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Overheating Again: How Prior Heat Strokes Impact Runner Performance in the Heat
Another running event, another heat stroke 💔 As a runner, we all know the feeling of pushing ourselves to our limits, but what happens when our body can’t keep up? It’s time to talk about the real consequences of overheating and why it’s crucial to listen to our bodies. Have you ever noticed that no…