Tag: training

  • Punchy Intervals For Norseman?

    Punchy Intervals For Norseman?

    For extreme starts such as the Norseman, low-intensity training (run/velo) as well as long intervals at an intensity close to the target competitive pace is an important element of training. Can shorter, more intense workouts (threshold intervals) provide additional benefits in terms of performance gains? Is it possible for shorter, more intense workouts (threshold intervals)…

  • Pushing the Limits: A Cheeky Guide to Functional Overload

    Pushing the Limits: A Cheeky Guide to Functional Overload

    The Nitty-Gritty of Functional Overload Training and recovery, that unending dance. It’s like a waltz, but instead of music, there’s sweat and a wee bit of grunting. That’s where functional overload comes in, our tango partner in the endurance training game. Essentially, functional overload is a momentary dip in performance due to a boost in…