Category: Physiorun

Challenge the 10% Rule: Safe Ways to increase Mileage

I’m always reading about running.  I’m quite interested in learning about the sport.  But, no matter where I look – Runner’s World, Running Times, Active.com – I see so-called “experts” recommending the 10% Rule. The 10% Rule essentially means that mileage should only be increased in 10% increments.  So, if you run 30 miles this week and wish to increase your mileage, you should only run 3 additional miles to be “safe.”

Problems with GPS and pacing with my Garmin

When you’re moving along at what feels like a 4:30 min/km pace and your watch says […]

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

During the October challenge I have been using Heart Rate Variance (Variability) to measure how well […]

The October Challenge – The Benefits of Reading

Reading improves brain function.A rising collection of evidence suggests that reading actually alters your perspective. Researchers […]

The October Challenge 2022 – The Power of Breathe

I started reading James Nestor’s book, The Lost Art of Breathing, mainly as I had come […]

The October Challenge 2022 – Focus on Sleep

Reset for winter – build good habits for the winter months to add years to your […]

Polarisation Training

A training schedule that is polarised has the majority of the training stress at either a […]

Training Zones and Calculator

IntroductionThe  maximum heart rate calculator utilises your age and sex to compare the outcomes of the most […]

Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Also referred to as “Runners knee,” this ailment involves pain on the front of the knee […]

Calf Strain

An abrupt tear in either the gastrocnemius or soleus muscle, which make up the calf, is […]