Training Load
7 articles
RecoveryAugust 24, 2026 · 11 MIN
Supercompensation: The Science of Timing Recovery for Peak Performance
Train too soon and you overtrain. Wait too long and you detrain. Supercompensation is the narrow window where your body has rebuilt beyond its previous capacity — and knowing when to hit it changes everything.
RecoveryAugust 13, 2026 · 8 MIN
Should You Train While Sick? The Neck Check Rule and Return-to-Training Protocol
Running through a common cold is usually fine. Training with a fever, chest infection, or body aches is dangerous. The neck check rule separates safe from risky — here is how to apply it, plus a 5-day return protocol.
RecoveryAugust 1, 2026 · 6 MIN
Recovery Run Science: How Slow Should You Actually Go?
Most runners pace their recovery runs 30–60 seconds per kilometre too fast — converting restoration sessions into moderate-effort stress. Evidence-based pacing, duration, and frequency guidelines for genuine recovery runs.
RecoveryJune 19, 2026 · 8 MIN
Overtraining Syndrome: How to Recognise It, Recover From It, and Prevent Recurrence
Overtraining syndrome is more than feeling tired. It's a clinical condition with hormonal, immunological, and neurological markers — and full recovery typically takes months, not days.
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
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.
TrainingMay 5, 2026 · 8 MIN
The 10% Mileage Rule: Does It Actually Prevent Running Injuries?
The 10% weekly mileage increase rule is repeated everywhere. But the research behind it is weaker than most coaches admit — and the real injury-prevention answer is more nuanced.