Are you a runner who realises that more mileage makes you faster? So you want to build up the weekly amount of running kilometres that you make? Let’s take a look at how this is best done and what the science says about mileage and avoiding injuries. Does increasing mileage make me faster? The short answer: yes, it probably does. As a coach, I always get annoyed when people talked about ‘doing quality over quantity’. As if the two are not related. Sure, I get it. You want to focus on doing...

Kenya is renowned as the land of champions, specifically in the world of long-distance running. Athletes from all corners of the globe flock to its high-altitude training camps to enhance their performance and push their limits. But what makes these training camps in Kenya so unique? This blog post delves into various factors that contribute to the allure of Kenya as a training destination. Training Camp: The Kenyan Advantage One significant factor that sets Kenya’s training camps apart is...

Running is a popular and accessible form of exercise that allows us to achieve our fitness goals. Whether you seek to boost your endurance, speed, or overall health, understanding the science behind running can take your performance to the next level. This article presents various scientifically-backed techniques that can help you improve your running. Build Your Endurance Through Interval Training When you get started as a runner, you can just go out for a run at a steady pace, and that’s...