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How to perform a VMA

To prepare for a marathon running goal, the VMA test (Maximum Aerobic Speed test) allows you to estimate your potential on the distance. Let's see the protocol and the results.

(Writen on 30/03/2023 - 890 views)

The Léger Boucher Test

To determine a marathon goal, a VMA test can be conducted on an athletics track with a bit of equipment. This is the Leger Boucher test. Let's take a look at its protocol and results.

(Writen on 30/03/2023 - 1.397 views)

Finding the right stride length

Should you run with short steps or with the longest stride possible? This is what this article tries to answer, which may also be of interest to cyclists and swimmers. There is a useful parameter for the runner that is also found in swimming or cycling: stride length (amplitude for swimmers or gear ratio for cyclists).

(Writen on 22/01/2015 - 585 views)

Learn how to run

How to run properly? Running is not as fun as in our childhood memories and when men or women want to start, the difficulties are such that they really need to re-learn how to run.

(Writen on 20/10/2010 - 484 views)

How to break through the wall in a marathon?

Psychological or muscular barrier, the wall in a marathon can be a real obstacle to overcome. See here what this mythical wall is, what its effects are and how to prepare to break through it.

(Writen on 19/06/2008 - 587 views)