One kilometer repeats are grueling, but they increase lactate threshold and prepare you psychologically for race pace.
Are your body and mind adequately conditioned for the pounding they will take during athletic training?
Endurance athletes find that toughing out an ice bath eases pain caused by vigorous exercise.
To stay in prime condition, it's a good idea to switch up runs with sports like cycling and swimming.
Practicing strokes other than freestyle will improve your confidence, buoyancy and efficiency in the water.
Loading up on energy-boosting carbohydrates adds that extra mile to your endurance and stamina for marathon runs.
A surprising number of cyclists don’t have a concrete understanding of what "periodization" means.