The first marathon (42 km or 26.2 miles) is one of those moments that a runner will never forget for the rest of his life. Becoming a marathon runner helps into forging a person’s character, and also in understanding that a human being is able to accomplish much more of what anybody could think. However, running …
First-time Marathoner: the difficulties of the first race Read More »
Your running technique can help you to be a more efficient and faster runner and to avoid injuries. Even though, there is not only one running technique for each runner, there are general notions and common mistakes to be avoided that can help us become more efficient runners. However, to be an excellent runner you do …
Without a doubt, the capabilities of the human and its body are simply astounding. Its adaptive power is so great, that it allows the body to submit to astonishing physical demands. Running is one of the physical demands that can drive a human being to its limit, but if you have any doubts about this, you can’t miss this small 10-minute documentary …
Even if you’re an amateur runner, it’s essential to watch out for you running form so you can get the advantages needed to make the difference against other runners on a race. Having a perfect running technique may help you become a more efficient, faster runner and to avoid injuries. Although it’s always good to see how the best …
For many people, Zola Budd, is known as a cheating runner due to an event that occurred during the Olympics in 1984. Zola was born on May 26, 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa. Even though she is a South African athlete, she represented Great Britain at an international level at the Los Angeles …
One of the fears most of the marathoners have, is hitting the wall, the moment in which the fatigue and energy exhaustion force the runner to stop. To a marathoner, the wall is usually presented after the 20-mile mark, so finishing a marathon without hitting the wall can be a real tough challenge. The wall is so …
In order to run a marathon, it is necessary to make sure that you have enough energy to finish the 26.2 miles. An efficient running technique will allow you to save energy during all the race, and you need a lot of practice and training to attain that. Even though every runner has movements that …
Analyzing the Running Technique: Mutai and Mosop Read More »
For most of us, cold showers feel like an icy hell. At the end of the day, you don’t think about jumping into a cold shower unless you have been working in the fields and building a sweat for the last several hours. But cold showers might be good for you in over a dozen …
Take a moment to read these 12 important tips for long distance runners (to help you keep you sane and focused while training)! 1.) Pick the Right Goal Image credit: Runsra.org/gold-country-run/ Being realistic about your current fitness level and the time frame in which you want to hit a certain goal helps drive good running …
Running without proper running form is like shooting a basketball underhand. Or playing hockey only skating backwards. And sure, you could play the sport like that…but you’d get injured. And not have fun. And look fairly silly. Running is the same thing. Every runner, from beginner to elite, should focus on proper running form. Running …
