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RUNNING COACH BLOG

Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
Feb 146 min read
A Guide to ROAD and Trail Running Shoes: Choosing the Right Pair
Choosing the right shoes is a common concern among runners, and it’s a topic I often encounter with my athletes and in the clinic. The...
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Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
Jan 304 min read
Principles of Periodisation in Ultramarathon Training
Periodisation is a structured approach to training that systematically develops an athlete’s physiological adaptations over time. For...
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Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
Sep 6, 20246 min read
VO2 Max: A Key Indicator of Performance in Endurance Athletes
VO2 max is a critical measure in the world of exercise physiology, especially for endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, and...
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Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
May 31, 20244 min read
Heat Acclimatisation for Athletic Performance
Heat acclimatisation (HA) is a technique elite athletes use to enhance performance in both hot and cold conditions. This process,...
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Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
May 19, 20243 min read
Optimising Athlete Performance: The Role of Heart Rate Variability in Training and Health Assessment
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) refers to the variation in the time between heartbeats. Unlike the constant ticking of a watch, heartbeats...
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Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
Apr 9, 20243 min read
How to Fuel for Peak Performance: Mastering Race Nutrition for Ultramarathons
Race nutrition stands as a pivotal factor in the success of ultramarathon runners. Inadequate nutrition strategies often lead to...
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Irene Molina-Gonzalez, PhD
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Maximising Your Running Performance: Understanding Intensity and Training Zones
In the world of running, understanding the intricacies of training intensity is paramount for achieving peak performance while avoiding...
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