Physiology and Training

• Anaerobic Threshold -what is it? and how do you use it in training?
• Q&A About Big Lungs(pulmonary physiology I)
• The overtraining syndrome
• High altitude training
• Resistance is not futile - weight training for runners and other endurance athletes
• Introduction to Sports Psychology - The Competitive Mind Edge
• Rest for the Weary
  Sometimes the best way to get faster is to rest. It seems paradoxical, but many athletes overdo it and this just makes them slower and frustrated.
• Healthy Marathon Training
  The mindset for the marathon training is, hammer until you become injured, or drop because of fatigue. This is NOT the way to achieve your goals.
• Pre-race nervousness
  Getting "butterflies in the stomach" is part of getting ready to race. In some, though, the pre-race anxiety is a nightmare. Learn what your body is doing and how to control it.
• Just for Beginners
  This article also has utility for those beyond the beginner phase, because it covers some valuable general principles.
• EPO - What is erythropoetin? Why is it such a hot topic for endurance athletes? (UPDATED ! 2/05)
• Spin Cycle - learn how to increase efficiency on the bicycle.
• Taper - the pre-race taper for a big event can, if conducted properly, yield significant performance gains.