How Elite Coaches Structure Winter Training

Is it time to build your base or focus on speed? We review the literature and coaching practices to define the optimal approach for your winter months.

Dec 6 • Niki Micallef

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November 2025

Scott Johnston on What Athletes and Coaches Get Wrong About Muscular Endurance

Coach Scott Johnston explains muscular endurance training while addressing the confusion and coaches who say that muscular endurance training is a waste…

Nov 29 • Niki Micallef

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Why Backyard Ultra Runners Quit (And How Not To)

Why do runners quit when their bodies are still capable to move forward? This article discusses the role of cognitive fatigue and the "motivation…

Nov 22 • Niki Micallef

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Are Pain and Fatigue Physical or Mental?

Your perception of effort may be more important than your physiology. We compare the two leading scientific models to find out what truly limits your…

Nov 8 • Niki Micallef

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October 2025

Analysing the Limiters of Ultra Marathon Performance

An evidence-based guide to what really holds you back in an ultra, focusing on the interplay between perceived exertion, the brain, and physical…

Oct 25 • Niki Micallef

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The Performance Impact of Excess Body Weight on Runners

How much does an extra kilo slow you down? This data-driven article explores the performance impact of weight on performance and the dangers of low…

Oct 11 • Niki Micallef

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September 2025

Should We All Be Doing "Muscular Endurance" Training Now?

After dominant UTMB wins, everyone is talking about muscular endurance, but does the science back the hype? We analyse the research to see what it is…

Sep 27 • Niki Micallef

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Can Run Clubs Make You a Better Runner?

A deep dive into studies on run clubs, motivation and training quality, showing how group runs can help or hinder long-term success.

Sep 13 • Niki Micallef

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August 2025

The Environmental Impact of Trail Running and Hiking

Runners and hikers love nature, but are we unintentionally harming it? This article presents an evidence-based look at our ecological footprint and our…

Aug 30 • Niki Micallef

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Are You a Better Judge of Effort Than Technology?

Technology measures training load, but the data often doesn't match how you feel. This evidence-based guide explores how to combine objective metrics…

Aug 16 • Niki Micallef

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GUEST POST: A Guide to Mental Training for Endurance Athletes and Coaches

We unpack the science of mental interventions. Learn which skills have the most impact and how to apply principles like periodisation to your mind.

Published on Endurance Mastery • Aug 9

Quantifying The Performance Benefits of Mental Training

We all believe mental training works, but what does the data say? This article provides a deep-dive into the research on how mental skills measurably…

Aug 2 • Niki Micallef

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