Thoughts on Training, Racing, and Building Coached

A Guide To Kicking Ass In The Singapore Marathon

Ben Pulham

Here’s what you can do between now and race day to freshen up and maximise your fitness in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.

A Guide To Kicking Ass In The Singapore Marathon

Ben Pulham

Here’s what you can do between now and race day to freshen up and maximise your fitness in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.

How To Run Injury Free

Ben Pulham

So many runners struggle with injury. Here are four specific things you can do to run injury free.

How To Run Injury Free

Ben Pulham

So many runners struggle with injury. Here are four specific things you can do to run injury free.

Be Careful Who You Listen To

Ben Pulham

Training and racing advice is easy to find, and a lot harder to filter. Here’s how to do it.

Be Careful Who You Listen To

Ben Pulham

Training and racing advice is easy to find, and a lot harder to filter. Here’s how to do it.

Why MAF Testing Is Useful (And How To Do It)

Ben Pulham

Developed by Dr Phil Maffetone, the MAF test is a useful test for tracking the development of your aerobic fitness. Here’s how to do it.

Why MAF Testing Is Useful (And How To Do It)

Ben Pulham

Developed by Dr Phil Maffetone, the MAF test is a useful test for tracking the development of your aerobic fitness. Here’s how to do it.

Why Rest Days Are Important (And How to Get The...

Ben Pulham

Rest days are not something taboo. They’re an important part of the training process that fuels consistency and great performance.

Why Rest Days Are Important (And How to Get The...

Ben Pulham

Rest days are not something taboo. They’re an important part of the training process that fuels consistency and great performance.

Blisters, Chafing and Black Toenails. The Ugly ...

Ben Pulham

Blisters, chafing and black toenails are not only ugly, they’re painful and can prevent you from performing at your best. Here’s how to prevent and treat them.

Blisters, Chafing and Black Toenails. The Ugly ...

Ben Pulham

Blisters, chafing and black toenails are not only ugly, they’re painful and can prevent you from performing at your best. Here’s how to prevent and treat them.

Why Mileage Is Important (But Not That Important)

Ben Pulham

There’s more to running fast than the mileage you run. If you fixate on a specific session or weekly mileage target, you may be doing yourself a disservice.

Why Mileage Is Important (But Not That Important)

Ben Pulham

There’s more to running fast than the mileage you run. If you fixate on a specific session or weekly mileage target, you may be doing yourself a disservice.

Consistency Is The Ultimate Performance Enhancer

Ben Pulham

Consistency is the ultimate performance enhancer. When you apply these six strategies, you’ll become a more consistent and faster athlete.

Consistency Is The Ultimate Performance Enhancer

Ben Pulham

Consistency is the ultimate performance enhancer. When you apply these six strategies, you’ll become a more consistent and faster athlete.

Sleep Your Way To Better Performance

Ben Pulham

Good quality sleep is an often overlooked requirement for any athlete looking to perform at their potential in training and racing. Here’s why!

Sleep Your Way To Better Performance

Ben Pulham

Good quality sleep is an often overlooked requirement for any athlete looking to perform at their potential in training and racing. Here’s why!

5 Interesting Lessons From Olympic Triathlete T...

Ben Pulham

Here are 5 lessons Olympian Tony Dodds wishes he’d known at the start of his professional triathlon career.

5 Interesting Lessons From Olympic Triathlete T...

Ben Pulham

Here are 5 lessons Olympian Tony Dodds wishes he’d known at the start of his professional triathlon career.

Why Hills Are Speedwork In Disguise

Ben Pulham

1972 Olympic marathon champion, Frank Shorter, once said that hills are speedwork in disguise. It’s a great quote, here’s why!

Why Hills Are Speedwork In Disguise

Ben Pulham

1972 Olympic marathon champion, Frank Shorter, once said that hills are speedwork in disguise. It’s a great quote, here’s why!

Heart Rate Monitors: Wrist-Based vs. Chest Straps

Ben Pulham

If you want to train with a heart rate monitor, you have a decision to make. Should you use a wrist-based monitor or a chat strap?

Heart Rate Monitors: Wrist-Based vs. Chest Straps

Ben Pulham

If you want to train with a heart rate monitor, you have a decision to make. Should you use a wrist-based monitor or a chat strap?

Is Social Media, Whatsapp And Other Digital Sti...

Ben Pulham

Social media, whatsapp and other digital stimulation might be ruining your recovery and hindering your performance. Here’s why.

Is Social Media, Whatsapp And Other Digital Sti...

Ben Pulham

Social media, whatsapp and other digital stimulation might be ruining your recovery and hindering your performance. Here’s why.

How To Determine Your Ideal Hydration Plan

Ben Pulham

When you know these numbers, it’s easy to customise a hydration plan that will improve the quality of your training and recovery.

How To Determine Your Ideal Hydration Plan

Ben Pulham

When you know these numbers, it’s easy to customise a hydration plan that will improve the quality of your training and recovery.

6 Skills That Improve Your Triathlon Performanc...

Ben Pulham

These six simple triathlon skills when practised consistently, will save you a lot of time and energy in your next triathlon.

6 Skills That Improve Your Triathlon Performanc...

Ben Pulham

These six simple triathlon skills when practised consistently, will save you a lot of time and energy in your next triathlon.

Why You Should Learn From (Not Copy) Other Athl...

Ben Pulham

While it’s tempting to compare yourself to others – especially those faster or more accomplished than you – it’s not always useful or beneficial. Here’s why.

Why You Should Learn From (Not Copy) Other Athl...

Ben Pulham

While it’s tempting to compare yourself to others – especially those faster or more accomplished than you – it’s not always useful or beneficial. Here’s why.

7 Important Lessons From 10-Years As A Professi...

Ben Pulham

After 10-years as a professional coach, Coach Ben shares 7 important lessons he has learned helping athletes to become faster and healthier.

7 Important Lessons From 10-Years As A Professi...

Ben Pulham

After 10-years as a professional coach, Coach Ben shares 7 important lessons he has learned helping athletes to become faster and healthier.

Monitor Fitness And Fatigue By Measuring Restin...

Ben Pulham

Measuring resting heart rate each morning can help you monitor aerobic fitness and how you’re recovering from your last hard session.

Monitor Fitness And Fatigue By Measuring Restin...

Ben Pulham

Measuring resting heart rate each morning can help you monitor aerobic fitness and how you’re recovering from your last hard session.

4 Simple Steps To Become A Better Fat Burner

Ben Pulham

Use these four simple steps to turn on your fat burning and enjoy the benefits of racing faster for longer, being lean and more energetic.

4 Simple Steps To Become A Better Fat Burner

Ben Pulham

Use these four simple steps to turn on your fat burning and enjoy the benefits of racing faster for longer, being lean and more energetic.

Why Training Easier Helps You Race Faster

Ben Pulham

It’s true! Training easier really does make you race faster. Here’s why.

Why Training Easier Helps You Race Faster

Ben Pulham

It’s true! Training easier really does make you race faster. Here’s why.

Why Eating Less Carbs And More Fat Can Help You...

Ben Pulham

Eating fewer carbs and more fat can help your health and performance. Here’s why.

Why Eating Less Carbs And More Fat Can Help You...

Ben Pulham

Eating fewer carbs and more fat can help your health and performance. Here’s why.

4 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your R...

Ben Pulham

Training isn’t enough. You must sufficiently recover from training for it to improve your performance. Here are four strategies that can help you recover.

4 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your R...

Ben Pulham

Training isn’t enough. You must sufficiently recover from training for it to improve your performance. Here are four strategies that can help you recover.