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13 Best Running Routes in the Sutherland Shire | Evolve
The definitive guide to running routes in the Sutherland Shire. Thirteen routes across four categories: easy long runs, trails through Royal NP, hill loops and track sessions. Distance, elevation, parking and water on every one.
What Does an Online Run Coach Actually Do? | Evolve Human Performance
A good program is the easy part. What you are actually paying for is the thinking behind it, the adjustments along the way, and a coach who notices what you missed. Here is what an online run coach actually does.
Half Marathon to Marathon: How the Training Is Different (And What Most First-Timers Get Wrong)
You finished a half. Marathon feels like the obvious next step. But marathon training is not just half marathon training with bigger numbers. Here is what changes, what breaks most first-timers, and how to think about the jump from 21km to 42km.
Why Runners Keep Getting the Same Injuries | Evolve Human Performance
Most running injuries are not bad luck. They are the result of load exceeding what the body can currently handle, repeatedly, without enough room to recover. Here is why the cycle keeps repeating.
How Much Should Runners Strength Train Per Week?
Most runners think the answer to strength training is just two days a week. But how much you can handle depends entirely on where your running volume sits relative to your ceiling — and there are a lot more variables to manage than just showing up to the gym.
What Is Zone 2 Training and Why Should Runners Use It
Zone 2 training is one of the most valuable tools a runner can use. Here is what it is, how to find your zone, and how it fits into a real training week.
The Top 5 Strength Exercises for Runners and Triathletes
If you run or compete in triathlon and you are not doing these five exercises, you are leaving performance and injury resilience on the table. All year round, from 5k to Ironman.
Why New Runners Shouldn’t Just Run More Pt.2 | Building The Chassis
Building aerobic fitness is only half the equation. Part 2 covers how to strengthen your tendons, bones and connective tissues so your chassis keeps up with your fitness.
Why New Runners Shouldn’t Just Run More Pt. 1 | Evolve Human Performance
The secret to getting fit as a new runner isn't running more. It's building aerobic volume, and if you try to do that exclusively through running, you're setting yourself up for a breakdown before your fitness even has a chance to develop.
Is Your Long Run Doing More Damage Than Good?
Most runners don't have a volume problem. They have a distribution problem. If your legs are still heavy on Tuesday, Sunday wasn't training - it was just expensive fatigue. Here's why your long run might be costing you more than it's giving you.
Should Runners And Triathletes Strength Train?
In this blog, we cover the pros and cons of strength training for runners and triathletes. From decreasing injury risk to improving performance, we cover it all.