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Goal
setting - stage 1
Goal setting is important for any type of athlete, whether elite
or amateur. Goal setting is widely used as a...more
Myth: The loneliness of the long
distance runner
Ever since distance running became popular in the 1970s,
and certainly during the years preceding the "running boom",
long distance runners have received a...more
Core
Stability
To run as well as you possibly can you need strength in your
'core' muscles. Your
core muscles - the...more
Heather Turland - a balanced
life
When Heather Turland arrives to pick up her children from
school dressed in close-fitting leggings and a crop top that
reveal her muscled frame, no-one...more
The Long Run
For the purposes of this
discussion, the distance of a
long run is considered to be 10 miles or longer or a run
which lasts over 90 minutes. It should be run...more
Beer has sustained me
Some things in life are truly paradoxical. For
example, why in
nature, would the hardest part of the human body be in direct
contact with...more
Thermoregulation
Maintenance of the human body requires numerous
chemical reactions that operate best at a particular
bodycore temperature...more
Looking for a shirt
slogan? Look no further!
- I'm the fast girl your mother warned you about.
- It's rude to count the people you pass. Out loud.
- In my mind, I am a Kenyan...more
Running over the age of 30
To the person who says running is over at age 30, PAH!
As for some good ammunition, a biography of Heather
Turland might be a good place to start. Heather is...more
Nutrition for marathon training
In regards to all the aspects of
marathon training and
preparation, nutrition is one of the most important topics
to consider. The best training schedules are...more
The Do's and Don'ts of Cross
Training
Over the past few years, runners
of all abilities have
discovered the many benefits of cross-training as a
means to enhance...more
Weight Training for marathoners
Incorporating a weight conditioning program
into your
marathon training can provide runners with many benefits.
In
this...more
Strength training on hills
Most of us have read about
strength training and it usually
involves spending 1-2 hours a day, 2-3 days a week in the
gym pumping iron...more
Carbo's on the move: Are they of
benefit during a race?
Running for over 90-120 minutes at race pace can totally
deplete glycogen stores even if well loaded...more
Stretching - is it necessary?
Some truths seem self-evident, such as the importance of
stretching before exercise to prevent injury. Too bad the
scientific evidence doesn't...more
Weight
control - healthy eating and exercise
Carrying too much body fat puts a strain on the
heart and
other organs. You are at particular risk if...more
Cholesterol
A diet that is low in fat,
especially saturated fat, helps to
lower blood cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol in blood is a waxy
substance produced by...more
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