The mantra of polarised training is ‘go easy or go hard – never in between’. But what if that’s all wrong? Rob Kemp meets the coach who says the middle is where the magic happens

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One commonly overlooked factor to running performance is recovery. Because here’s the thing: how well you recover is just as important as how hard you train. “Without proper recovery, runners risk exc

‘Off-season’ suggests that it’s not part of the training cycle, so instead, think about it as the ‘recovery and preparation phase.’ You still need to ‘execute’ this part of the plan, even though it ma

An evidence-based approach to training can help propel us towards better, faster progress. But is an over-reliance on science replacing good, old-fashioned hard work?

If you can’t find the time or energy for regular gym sessions and are worried that a lack of structured exercise will impact your health, we have good news. There are lots of fun, easy and surprising