Firstly, I need to make it clear I’m not a doctor, scientist or nutritionist. I’m merely a passionate runner that tries really hard to look after his body whilst also pushing hard in training and races. I was visiting an acupuncturist in 2016 for some dry needling when he mentioned collagen supplementation. Keen to understand …
From the outside, it may seem like running is just putting one foot in front of the other over and over again. But from the inside, running can mean so much more than just movement. There are mental benefits of this sport that any runner, no matter their speed, can access. For those struggling with …
Running is a brilliant form of exercise that strengthens our Cardio-respiratory system, metabolic system, lower body, upper body and keeps our complete body fit and active. Therefore running is an extremely beneficial exercise that can be recommended to all who want to achieve a greater level of fitness. Running after the age of 40 or …
When runners are trying to improve speed or endurance, the first idea that comes up is adding more miles, faster miles, harder miles. Because obviously working harder will mean better results. But being a runner, or any athlete, is more complex than just how much you sweat in a day. It also depends on the nutrition you …
Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete, becomes the 1st person with Down syndrome to compete during a full IRONMAN race on 7th November 2020, he’s taking the media by storm as a groundbreaking and high-performance athlete. Chris has also completed six sprint triathlons and one Olympic-distance race. To watch Chris Nikic compete in a triathlon …
Here you will find some beginner running tips to give you the start you need. They will provide you with enough background information to start running on a regular basis and will help you avoid the common pitfalls. You may find the running difficult at first but try to remember every runner goes through this …
When you cross the finish line of a marathon, your body is a war zone—a war zone where you’ve lost most of the battles. You are walking wounded and physically exhausted. It’s no coincidence that well-organized marathons often have an army of medics manning the finish line. A lot of things happen to the body …
Yeah, the health benefits are important, but there are so many more things that make running the coolest way to spend your free time. Here are a few of them. THERE ARE NO SIGN-UP FEESNo monthly fees! You don’t need a fancy gym membership. Just lace up and go, that’s it. And appreciate that you …
Much like any other sports, running has a wide range of terminology that goes right over the heads of non-runners or new runners. What does “tempo” mean? Are you sure “fartlek” is a type of run and not some kind of insult? Aren’t “base runs” and “easy runs” the same? So in order to help …
You will find plenty of articles telling you what kind of shoes to use, which jersey you should buy or which brand provides you with the best gears, you will find all that easily in abundance with one click, but real battle lies somewhere else, it lies in the mind. The struggle of waking up …