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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As a runner, we often turn to music to keep us entertained and motivated during our training runs and races. Running is made for music. It has its own tempo, its own rhythm, and its own pace. Music can boost your running performance by up to 15%. 1. Born to Run – By Bruce Springsteen …