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Hydration during Running 10k: A Beginner’s Guide

By Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running, Tips / August 4, 2023 August 24, 2023

Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting your journey in long-distance running, staying hydrated during a 10K run is essential to maintain peak performance and avoid potential health risks. Adequate hydration ensures that your body functions optimally and helps prevent dehydration-related complications. However, finding the right balance between drinking enough water and avoiding …

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Half Marathon Training Tips: For All Types of Runners

By Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running, Tips / March 4, 2023 September 14, 2023

At some point in every runner’s life, the idea of completing a half marathon arises. It’s a challenging but achievable goal that can be an excellent way to push your fitness to the next level. But how do you train for a half marathon? Where do you start? What gear do you need? In this …

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The DOs and DO NOTs of running your first marathon

The DOs and DON’Ts of running a first marathon

By Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running, Tips / July 15, 2022 September 14, 2023

Running a first marathon is a difficult challenge, but it is possible to run a marathon. This is a useful guide to the DOs and DON’Ts of running your first marathon. The Dos! 1. Complete base trainingWhat is this? Base training is getting your body used to completing a certain number of miles of running …

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6 Places You Should Never Carry a Phone When Running

By Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running, Tips / June 12, 2022 September 11, 2023

In today’s world, we can’t spend a single minute without our smartphone. We feel lost and restless if we have to spend a day without our phone. Such is our attachment to our phone, we carry it even when we are going out for a run. We should be very careful while taking our phone …

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What Is Perfect Running Form? | Run Technique Tips For All Runners

By Prateek Mishra / 1 Comment / Running, Tips / May 8, 2022 September 10, 2023

Perfect running form can vary somewhat from person to person based on factors like body type and running style. However, there are some general principles of good running form that can help all runners improve their efficiency, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance their overall performance. Here are some key components of good running …

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12 Easy ways to motivate yourself to run

By Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running / January 24, 2022 September 13, 2023

It’s always easy to come up with excuses to avoid something, but the key is to counter those excuses with reasons to just do it. Maybe you just were not feeling it or maybe the weather was against you, or maybe, just maybe, it’s your motivation that’s lacking. So get yourself together and get moving. …

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Tips to Prevent Shin Splints

By Prateek Mishra / Leave a Comment / Running, Tips / January 21, 2022 September 13, 2023

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 …

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How to breathe properly while running?

By Aditya Mehta / 2 Comments / Running, Tips, Training / April 8, 2021 September 13, 2023

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 …

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What Runners Need to Know About Collagen?

By Dan Summers / Leave a Comment / Running / January 21, 2021 September 13, 2023

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 to start running if you are over 40

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