What’s My Threshold?

What’s My Threshold?

This is a transcript to the “What’s My Threshold?” audio article available to Optimal Movement Members. For more information on becoming a member please click here. You’ve probably ridden along in pack or ran within a group and heard someone...
Lactate

Lactate

Lactate and lactic acid have had their fair share of controversy over the years. Many people have heard of one or both of these molecules but knowing what their functions are and why they’re important to us in endurance sports is a complicated procedure! So, where do...
Lactate

Lactate 2

Our previous Lactate article (here) described what lactate is, how it is used and common misconceptions surrounding the molecule. This article explains why it could be beneficial to understand the levels of lactate your body produces to make your training more...
The Importance of Running Technique

The Importance of Running Technique

We’re going to start by asking a question: “When training for an endurance event which is most important: Mileage or Technique?” They’re both very important aspects of run training and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to reach high...
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes (part 2)

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes (part 2)

Now you understand the benefits of doing strength training as an endurance athlete from our previous OMGuide article, we are going to take a look at some practical implications. This is the stuff that reaps rewards so pay close attention! Before you start with any...