by Running Trips | Apr 2, 2024 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
In this article, Gavin explains why a ‘generic’ program might sometimes be the right answer. Listening back to our recent podcast with Tom, I felt that my response to a question from Callum didn’t really convey what I was trying to say. So I wanted to...
by Running Trips | Jan 17, 2023 | Coaching
In this article, Running Specialist Physio Matt Bergin from Performance Team discusses common training errors which can lead to injuries in runners. Matt is a sub 14minute 5k runner and physiotherapist specialising in the treatment and ongoing care of distance...
by Running Trips | Jun 29, 2022 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
Marathon Training with Renato Canova: From early 2011 to the end of 2014 I was Renato Canova’s Assistant Coach. Together, we coached Abel Kirui to an Olympic silver medal and two world titles and Florence Kiplagat to 2 world titles a world record and multiple World...
by Running Trips | May 5, 2022 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
Comparing the Norwegian ‘Double Threshold Training System’ with the Canova ‘Special Block’ Over the past couple of podcast episodes, Callum and I had the opportunity to discuss the Double Threshold system with Norwegian runner Simen...
by Running Trips | Sep 27, 2021 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
In Iten Kenya, every Thursday morning, hundreds of elite runners meet for a fartlek run through the hilly countryside surrounding the village. The Thursday fartlek is sacred in Kenya, and fartlek is also a widely utilised form of training in Kenya’s neighbour...
by Running Trips | Aug 31, 2021 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
The third in our Lessons from Kenya Series is now available over at our Kenya Experience site Lesson three focuses on the importance of recovery for distance runners and specifically the benefits of a good nights sleep. With all the technology and products on sale...
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