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 …
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 …
You’ve probably heard some wacky things about running. Allow us to break down what’s fiction and fact. 1. SERIOUS RUNNERS ONLY WEAR SHORT-SHORTS Fewer inches mean fewer distractions, but you don’t have to don a singlet and racing shorts to be a legit runner. Nowadays, sport has become very much approachable for athletes of all …
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 …
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 …