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Lately, the Norwegian method for endurance training has the world abuzz. In reality, its core tenets have been around for decades.

While many athletes and coaches rely on TrainingPeaks to analyze and archive their training data, there are several other notable programs worth considering.

With more large wildfires appearing around the world in recent years, many endurance athletes wonder where and how to draw the line with training outdoors during poor air quality.

See how to match the right high-intensity interval strategy to you and your event to achieve your best possible performance.

You might never sprint during an Ironman or ultra-running race, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from some HIT.

An athlete’s rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, is one of the most underappreciated metrics. For ultra-athletes who are closely in touch with their bodies and minds, working with RPE is an essential component to training and racing.

Your lactate threshold may not be what you think it is. Coach Trevor Connor explores the true definition of this physiological turn point.

How long? How much? How many? Tapering can be a dark art, but we’ve got all your questions answered to help deliver you to your next start line ready to go.

Run your target marathon pace by developing basic speed before anything else.

You know your workout is supposed to be easy, but you just can’t help dropping the hammer sometimes. A leading neuroscientist lifts the lid on what’s going on in your brain when this happens—and what you can do about it.

Get your fast-twitch muscles working harder for you with this two-part bike workout.

So you want to give the polarized training approach a go? Here’s how to map out your week using the 80/20 training model.

You might have heard of polarized training, but do you know how to implement it in your training? We’re here to help you get started.

This week’s Workout of the Week is a different one—it’s big, it’s stupid. The adventurers among you will love it.

Getting older doesn’t have to equate to getting slower. We chat with two world champion athletes who share their secrets of success when it comes to slowing the aging process.