6 yoga poses for women to get relief from menstrual cramps

8 Yoga Poses For Women To Get Relief From Menstrual Cramps

Nicole D'souza / 1 Comment / Tips / March 10, 2021

Menstrual cramps are a painful experience for many women. Yoga can be helpful in dealing with menstrual cramps. For some women, menstrual cramps can be painful and discomforting. Menstrual pain is associated with back pain, abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, bloating, etc. Along with the menstrual cramps, some women also experience nausea, dizziness, headaches. Most women prefer a day […]

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Thing to know before running your first triathlon

Things to know before running your first triathlon

Wendy Mader / Leave a Comment / Triathlon / February 23, 2021

“A goal without a plan is just a wish” so is a resolution. Do you have a plan for how you’re going to get to the start line and then cross the finish line of your first triathlon? My first triathlon was in 1992, I was the swimmer. I watched the event and knew immediately

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What Runners Need to Know About Collagen?

Dan Summers / Leave a Comment / Running / January 21, 2021

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

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How can running benefit your mental health?

Meg DuMez / 1 Comment / Running / January 7, 2021

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

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How to start running if you are over 40

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running, Tips / December 31, 2020

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

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How Important is Sleep to Runners?

Meg DuMez / Leave a Comment / Running / November 26, 2020

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

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Chris Nikic becomes the 1st person with Down syndrome to compete during a full

21-year-old makes history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman triathlon

Prateek Mishra / 2 Comments / Stories, Triathlon / November 17, 2020

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

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How to Run – Beginner Tips to Get You Started

Prateek Mishra / 4 Comments / Running, Tips / October 6, 2020

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

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Marathon Recovery Tips

Prateek Mishra / 5 Comments / Running, Tips / September 23, 2020

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

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Reasons why running is awesome

Prateek Mishra / 1 Comment / Running / July 28, 2020

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

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What Are the Different Types of Runs?

Prateek Mishra / 3 Comments / Running / July 25, 2020

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

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6 Tips For Overweight Runners

Prateek Mishra / 2 Comments / Running, Tips / July 21, 2020

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

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Importance of compression socks for runners

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running / July 12, 2020

You might have seen a lot of runners wearing compression socks either after runs or even during runs! So, what’s the deal with them and should you wear them too? HOW DO THEY WORK? Traditionally, compression socks were used in the medical field for bedridden/immobile patients who needed to improve their leg circulation and help

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Get Inspired by transformation journey of Sonia tuteja taneja

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Stories / June 20, 2020

We’ve all seen body transformation stories and amazing ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics on Instagram – when someone you follow is proudly sharing a stunning achievement. But, often, behind the wide smile, there’s an inspiring story still to be told about how they embarked on their journey to a healthier self. Meet Sonia Tuteja Taneja, 35 year old

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How to transform from Runner to Triathlete?

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Tips / May 31, 2020

If you have been running for a while now, and participating in half and full marathon races, you know the feeling of crossing the finish line is priceless for us runners and it brings a sense of tremendous accomplishment and achievement. As runners we all want to jump to the next level be it a Ultra

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Running With a Mask Is Hard, But Can It Improve My Performance?

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running / May 21, 2020

Wearing a training mask to improve lung capacity has been a practice followed by elite runners, but is it fine for a recreational or an amateur runners to train with masks on? Earlier this month, the story of a jogger ending with burst lungs after running a couple of miles with a mask on was

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Benefits of online coaching during quarantine

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Health / May 17, 2020

Did you have an in-person coach prior to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you missing the support and socialization of group runs? Do you need more accountability to stay on track for your goals and stay healthy, both mentally and physically? Online coaching may be just what you need right now Check out the reasons why:

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Latoya Shauntay, A Plus Size Runner: A Definition Of Never Giving Up

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Stories / May 13, 2020

Featured Image Credit: W. Eric Snell Latoya Shauntay Snell is a HOKA ONE ONE sponsored ultrarunner and founder of Running Fat Chef, a food and fitness blog that documents her experiences as a plus size marathoner, ultra-marathoner and obstacle course racer. She has been featured on multiple platforms such as Redbook magazine, BuzzFeed Health, Self Magazine

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Best snacks and smoothies for runners

Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Nutrition / May 9, 2020

Runners need a nutrient dense diet, the perfect ratio of carb, protein and fats- before, during and after the training to perform better. The best part about a runner’s meal is, they can eat anything without over thinking about the calorie intake, but of course, the calories should come from healthy sources. Runners always don’t

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10 Best Superfoods for Runners

Prateek Mishra / 1 Comment / Nutrition, Running / May 6, 2020

Runners are among the toughest people on the planet. They train for long hours in sun, rain and in every worst climate possible and forge their bodies into metal. Waking up at demonic hours to testing themselves on the world’s toughest trails, they go to every length to prove their mettle. But no runner is

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