by The Kenya Experience | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
Core Stability for Runners What is core stability and why is it important for runners? The background Humans are built to be endurance runners. When you compare us to the vast majority of other mammals we’re extremely slow (even the laziest of household cats or...
by The Kenya Experience | Jul 19, 2018 | Uncategorised
[Train the Kenyan Way Blog Series] Cool Downs In a recent 2 part blog series Callum and I investigated the oft misunderstood theory and practical implications of ‘recovery running’ for distance runners. We investigated what they are, why they are used, what the...
by The Kenya Experience | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
‘The Running Jigsaw’ Q: What is a jigsaw? A: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a jigsaw is a puzzle consisting of a picture printed on cardboard or wood and cut into various pieces of different shapes that have to be fitted together. Q: What has this got to...
by The Kenya Experience | Jul 8, 2018 | Coach Blog
Q: Why is it important to train at the lactic threshold, if you want to improve your 5K time? A: The shortest possible answer is: Many coaches and athletes (including myself, as an athlete and as a coach) have found out that it works for almost everyone. Improving the...
by The Kenya Experience | Jun 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
[Train the Kenyan Way Blog Series] If you read our previous article on this topic (find it here if not) you’ll know that fartlek sessions can make a great addition to your training program and if done correctly can lead to real improvements in your running. But...
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