You can’t build fitness just by running slow and easy. Whether you’re training for a 3km race or a marathon, intervals are one of the most effective tools for building speed, endurance, and efficiency—and beginners should absolutely do them. To get the most out of them, here’s a brief beginners guide explaining what intervals are, […]
I first encountered this idea while reading Fast After 50 by coach Joe Friel. In that book, he described how aging athletes don’t necessarily lose the capacity for hard training, but instead they lose the capacity to recover quickly from it. For some time I was in denial about my capacity to recover. I maintained […]
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen or been asked the same question: “How do I start running?” It usually comes with a hint of hesitation. Some feel too old, too slow, or too unsure. Others think they need to buy all the right gear before they can even begin. That’s understandable — […]
Running has become a big thing in the Philippines. More and more people are hitting the roads, exercising at track ovals, and participating race events. That’s great — welcome to the madness! But whether you’re training for a PR, chasing mental clarity, or just jogging for fun, we need to remember: running is a shared […]
Those who follow me know I’m not a big fan of heart rate training zones—especially when it comes to identifying whether you’re in the aerobic zone (Zone 2). I almost always recommend the “talk test” over any chest strap or wrist-based heart rate monitor. Many of the runners I coach have made great progress by […]
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