by Carla Robbins | May 30, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Opinion, Running
Introduction Prepare to have some of the rules of endurance training that you’ve long known – shattered. Here I want to pull together some of the rebels of athleticism as they have dared to question conventional wisdom. In one corner, the revered 80/20 rule...
by Carla Robbins | May 4, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Interview, Opinion, Running, Strength Training
Introduction “Who are you to be interviewing one of the world’s greatest track coaches?” you’re probably asking me as you read the title to this blog. And you aren’t wrong for asking such a question. My name is Carla Robbins and I’m...
by Carla Robbins | Feb 20, 2023 | Exercise Physiology, Strength Training
Quick Navigation Introduction What is the Anaerobic Threshold? How to find the Anaerobic Threshold? Do all sports train the Anaerobic system? What is the difference between Anaerobic Threshold, MLSS, and CP? How can we track changes over time? How much is the...
by Carla Robbins | Nov 14, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Running
It’s that feeling that most of us have after we’ve put in a few solid training blocks in a row. The feeling of accomplishment, of fitness, of VICTORY. We just want to tell someone about our accomplishment! Do they KNOW how low this resting heart rate is?? Do they KNOW...
by Carla Robbins | Aug 2, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Podcasts
What is work capacity? Ever been confused by the term “work capacity”? Some say work capacity…. others say “VO2max”, “muscular endurance”, “cardiovascular exercise endurance”….....
