Soccer Fitness – Why Soccer Players Are So Fit

Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Yuri.

Yesterday, I mentioned that I believed rugby players to be the fittest of all athletes. Today, I want to discuss why I believe soccer players are 2nd on my list of fittest athletes. Aerobic Fitness Demands First, off to play soccer at a decent to high level you need to be able to run 90 [...]

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The Anatomy of 5k Training

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Yuri.

By Thad McLaurin “RunnerDude” RunnerDude’s Blog The 5K has quickly become one of the most popular race distances. This may be due to the short distance the most people can walk making it a perfect distance for fundraising events. But don’t let the short distance fool you. A 5K (when raced) is a tough race. [...]

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Interval Training Revisited

Posted on 19. Nov, 2009 by Yuri.

Yesterday, I was interviewed by the great folks at the Runners Roundtable. We discussed many running-related topics including stretching best practices and dietary recommendations for optimal performance. However, we also touched upon the power of interval training, yet many listeners still had questions that were unanswered about this type of training. It’s funny because I [...]

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