The Science of Running

Running is part art, part science and part psychology. The science of running is a fascinating field that combines the study of chemistry, biology and physiology. New advances are constantly being made in the science of running. Here are some articles that will educate, enlighten, inform and we hope entertain you in the field of running science.

• VO2 max - Maximal Oxygen Uptake
  Learn the basics of VO2 max and how it affects you as a runner
• vVO2 max and tlimvVO2 max - The Best Predictors of Running Performance
  Maximize your running performance
• Lactic Acid - You Can't Win Without It
  Lactic acid and how your body uses it
• You're Not Really Tired - It's All In Your Head!
  A new look at running fatigue
• Don't Let Your Slow Component Slow You Down - Less Slow Means More Fast
  Reduce your slow component to improve your performance
• Running Training Zones 101
  The four basic training zones
• HGH - Your Fat Burning Fuel Additive
  Become a more efficient fat burner
• Zone Out to Dial in - Using Disassociation to Improve Your Running Performance
  Use the power of your mind to improve your running