Polar Blog

True or false: “Core workouts for runners are effective if done several times a week”

Finding the time for core workouts is a struggle? Here’s Dr. Jinger Gottschall’s research-based insight on how runners can optimize their core workout sessions.

Train

How to choose running shoes | Expert tips for finding the right pair

To help you find the perfect pair, we invited the Swiss running company On to answer the questions you have been dying to know about running shoes.

Running

March 14, 2019

Train

Running power is here – Does it mean heart rate training is old news?

With the new wrist-based running power, the power vs heart rate question is puzzling many runners: What are the differences and should you favor one over the other?

heart rate training Running

March 13, 2019

Train

True or false: “Training for a marathon should be all about the long runs”

Read Polar running coach Nick Anderson’s thoughts on how to get the final 10-12 weeks of your marathon preparation right.

Marathon Running

March 7, 2019

Train

True or false: “To become a better runner, you should focus on your strengths”

If you feel like you’re running in a rut, consider these myth-busting action points on how to become a better runner – and more importantly, take action!

Running

March 5, 2019

Race

Triumph through adversity – 6 inspirational success stories from everyday athletes

6 must-read success stories from athletes just like you, inspired to share their dreams and goals by the triathlete legend Tim Don.

Motivation

March 1, 2019

Train

How to be your own running coach – 3 keys to self-coached success

It’s totally doable to be your own running coach but to start off on the right track, take a look at these tips on motivation, tools and resources for self-coached runners from a world-class endurance runner Calum Neff.

Motivation Running

February 26, 2019

Train

Do you need a running coach?

Here are 5 reasons why hiring a running coach might be useful for runners of all levels and how to find the right running coach for you.

Running

February 21, 2019

Train

Training for triathlon with pro triathlete Emma Pallant

Here’s how pro triathlete Emma Pallant has kicked off training for the new triathlon season, while learning to use power and other metrics to race against herself.

Polar Athlete triathlon

February 19, 2019

Train

Looking for a running buddy? 5 awesome running apps to find support

To help you boost your running motivation and find support, we tested these five running apps on harsh winter roads to find out what each running community has to offer.

Motivation Running

February 14, 2019

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