Category: Marathon & Half Marathon’s

Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for marathon’s and half marathons

Tri Training NZ

Friday Fartlek Run: Yasso 800’s

This session provides you with a great speed work session that will benefit you whether you are training for a 5km or a marathon. It can…

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How to Measure Your Training

Technology is evolving at a great pace. Heart Rate (HR) monitors are getting more features and are linking in with other training tools that can…

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Fartlek Run

Friday Fartlek Run: Ross Creek Intervals

In this session, I did a number of times when I was living in Dunedin and running the fastest I have ever run (sub 34…

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Exercise Associated Muscle Cramp (EAMC)

There are a number of causes of cramp, but the most likely that we as runners, cyclist and swimmers are going to be dealing with is…

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Fartlek Workout

Friday Fartlek Run: Mona Fartlek

This session provides you with a regular and consistent recovery period after each easily attainable effort period. It can be done on the athletics track, the road,…

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Run Fartlek

Friday Fartlek Run: 400’s

This session will develop your ability to run faster through increased tolerance to lactate acid and increased leg turnover. It is a very popular speed work…

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Suzy Monds

The High Five-0 Challenge for Mental Health

I first met Mal Law 4 or so years ago at a running event and was introduced by a mutual friend. To be in the company of one of New Zealand’s top adventure runners was awe inspiring to say the least, but I soon realised he was a very down to earth and humble person, actually a real nice bloke.

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