The Runner's Journal
Why is your VO₂ max decreasing? Discover how heat, fatigue, detraining, weight, ageing, altitude and watch errors can make your score fall. Your watch gave you a VO₂ max of 52 last month. Today, it says 49. You have not stopped running. You may even be training more. Yet according to the number on your […]
A higher VO₂ max can help you run faster – but it cannot tell you how efficiently you move, how much of your aerobic capacity you can sustain or whether your legs will still cooperate in the final kilometres. Your watch has increased your VO₂ max estimate by two points. Excellent. But your 5km time […]
Zone 2 running can build endurance – but are you doing it correctly? Discover eight common mistakes involving heart rate, easy pace and 80/20 training. Zone 2 running can build endurance with less fatigue – but inaccurate heart-rate zones may be holding you back. Discover eight common mistakes runners make and how to train smarter. […]
Heavy legs, declining performance and slow recovery are easy to blame on a demanding training plan. But sometimes the problem is not how much you are training – it is how little energy your body has left to adapt to it. Training is supposed to make you tired. A long run should feel like work, […]
Running on your period can feel different. Discover how your cycle may affect energy and performance, with practical tips for adapting your training. Running on your period can affect everyone differently. While some runners notice little change, others experience cramps, fatigue, reduced motivation or heavier legs. Understanding what is happening throughout your cycle can help […]
Explore the main types of running training, including easy runs, Zone 2, tempo runs, intervals and long runs, with their purpose and example sessions. Understanding the different types of running training can help you train with more purpose, avoid doing every run at the same pace and make consistent progress. From easy and Zone 2 […]