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The Romanian deadlift is the cleanest, most direct way to train the hinge pattern, which is arguably more important for the specific demands of trail running, where eccentric control on descents and hip extension power on climbs are both posterior-chain dominant qualities.

Three tests that together paint a meaningfully complete picture of where one actually stands as an endurance athlete, and that generate specific, actionable data that no general health panel or 'feel' provides.

A closer look into what running economy is, what it's beneficial for, and how to train for it.

There is no shortage of opinions on what kind of strength training trail runners should do. Some coaches prescribe heavy barbell work, while others advocate for dumbbell-based programmes. Many runners default to bodyweight because it's accessible and familiar, and a fair number cycle between all three without a clear rationale for why. The bodyweight vs dumbbell vs barbell debate, or the question of which modality is best, however, isn't quite the right question. Each modalit

Ultrarunners should lift heavy, and lifting heavy weights, as opposed to bodyweight, is the cornerstone of peak ultrarunning performance.

While the terms sound similar, the difference between speed-strength and strength-speed is crucial for optimising any training programme.

Strength training periodisation for ultramarathon performance involves syncing ultramarathon training with supplementary strength training.

Strength training during an ultramarathon plan can seem like a mountain to climb. On the other hand, it's opportunity left on the table.