Running Training

Running Faster 2 factors determine that speed at which you cover ground, namely stride length and stride frequency. Stride Length Stride length refers to the average length of one step as you run. Stride length of an athlete is measured as the distance between the points that mark the spots on the ground the left [...]

Carbohydrates The body needs to produce energy at a much faster rate for an athlete to be able to run races or marathons without over exerting himself. Carbohydrates, the nutrient that plays a vital role in the production of ATP (the energy currency of the body), is thus the most important element to be provided [...]

Environmental factors such as temperature, elevation and the terrain play an important role in determining the best training schedule to be followed. Cold Weather Training The sleepiness induced by winters in the least of an athlete’s concern as the problems faced by the body to adapt to the cold is far more concerning. Speed training [...]

Endurance training is similar to running a marathon by itself. Endurance training refers to the development of the mental and physical strength required to push yourself to the finish line. In endurance training, you will be required to run for long distances twice a week, at your base pace. This will help your body and [...]

It is a universally acknowledged fact that a sports person requires more food than the average adult to meet the energy requirements of their active lives. However, special care has to be taken on what exactly to consume so as to meet energy requirements. It is recommended for athletes to consume complex carbohydrates found in [...]

The human body is almost 70% water. The plasma that flows though each cell in the body is mostly water, and you need to keep the water content in your body high. Dehydration – the condition wherein there are insufficient levels of water in the body – is a condition that must be kept at [...]

Wearing the right type of garments is of great importance for athletes as clothing that irritates the skin or restricts movement will only hinder performance. Improved technology used in clothing sector translates to the availability of some clothes that perform better than the rest. Polypropylene is a moisture absorbing fabric that transfers sweat produced to [...]

The dedicated runner can accept the idea that injuries will always accompany his sport. Training for a marathon requires the inclusion of smart and time-tested precautions to help avoid injuries. The most common runner’s issue is simple overuse. These problems come about as a result of imperfect running form. Despite the harm that comes to [...]

The most common injuries can, in most cases, be completely averted if they are detected early. Runners in training can look carefully for signs of such injuries to ensure a comfortable, continued training regimen. Preventative measures, however, are almost all identical in any situation. It is more important to focus on early detection. Stretching and [...]

The most common injuries can, in most cases, be completely averted if they are detected early. Runners in training can look carefully for signs of such injuries to ensure a comfortable, continued training regimen. Preventative measures, however, are almost all identical in any situation. It is more important to focus on early detection. Stretching and [...]