Periodization
7 articles
RecoveryJuly 6, 2026 · 7 MIN
Deload Weeks: Why They Work and How to Structure Them for Endurance Athletes
Most athletes understand tapering before a race. Fewer plan systematic deload weeks within their training blocks. Here's the physiology behind recovery weeks — and the exact protocol for building them into your training year.
TrainingJune 23, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Complete Beginner Marathon Training Plan: A 16-Week Guide
Training for your first marathon requires far more than simply running more miles. This evidence-based 16-week plan guides beginners through four structured phases — from base building to taper — with pace guidelines, weekly structure, and race-day fueling strategy.
TrainingJune 14, 2026 · 9 MIN
Half Marathon Training: A 12-Week Guide Built on Running Science
The half marathon rewards a specific combination of aerobic base, lactate threshold, and pacing discipline. Here's the evidence-based training structure — and why most plans get the balance wrong.
TrainingJune 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
How to Taper for a Marathon Without Losing Fitness
The taper is the most psychologically difficult phase of marathon training. Here's the physiology behind why it works — and the exact protocol to arrive fresh without detraining.
TrainingJune 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
Training Stress Score (TSS) Explained: How to Use It to Train Smarter
TSS is the most precise way to quantify training load across different sessions and sports. Here's what it measures, how it's calculated, and how to use it to peak for your race.
TrainingJune 8, 2026 · 9 MIN
Polarised Training vs Threshold Training: What the Research Actually Shows
Two training philosophies dominate endurance sport. One has more research support than most coaches acknowledge. A direct comparison of the evidence.
TrainingJune 8, 2026 · 9 MIN
How to Manage Ironman Training Load Across Three Sports
Training for an Ironman across swim, bike, and run creates a load management problem that single-sport metrics can't solve. Here's how to track it correctly — and avoid the injury that ends most first attempts.