Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a pain in the front of your lower leg and at times along the inside of the lower leg, next to the shin bone (tibia). It occurs when the muscle next to the tibia is overstressed. It most usually happens from high-energy exercise or from […]
Running shoes should be selected after careful consideration. With so many brands and styles of shoes in the market today, it is very important how to choose the best running shoes for your feet and needs. There is no “right shoe” that fits all runners. However, injury patterns and researches have shown that there are
According to race directors, a marathon is 26.2 miles/42.2 Km. According to runners, the journey is much much longer. It begins months or even years before as a runner decides to pursue this bucket list item. And it continues days and weeks after as the marathoner puts their body and mind back together. We’re going to focus on
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When we think of running – we focus on Speed, Cadence, Heart Rate, Intensity but we overlook one of the most important focus areas – Breathing. From the moment you begin your run till you complete & post it – you are inhaling Oxygen (O2) & exhaling Carbon dioxide (CO2). Breathing is a constant process
“I just felt like running” – Forrest Gump Among the great things about running is the fact that in essence it is so simple: walk really fast. With just a good pair of shoes and a sidewalk, you are all set for a run. These facts are what makes the sport so inviting. And what make
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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
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
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
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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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
Before we discuss proven five-step method to remove smell from running shoes and keep them smelling fresh, it’s important to understand that running shoes are particularly susceptible to odor because of the conditions they endure: heat, moisture, and enclosed spaces—all ideal for bacteria growth. Here’s how each factor contributes to that distinctive “shoe smell.” 1.
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