Posted in Articles on 28. Apr, 2010
By Blake M Talvitz Many runners neglect the warm up. They don’t realize the importance the warm up is for optimize performance and minimizing the risk for injury. Different levels of running require different levels of warming up. Here are some guidelines. The easy, everyday run – This type of workout only needs a short [...]
Posted in Articles on 02. Mar, 2010
This article was posted on Maxim UK, it was an old article dating back from 2005 but the tips are not outdated. 25 running tips Whatever your running ability, there’s something here for you Text: Tarquin Cooper If your arms go forward, your knees will go forward – that’s how our bodies are made Whether [...]
Posted in Articles on 07. Feb, 2010
This article is long but a good read specially those who are serious in running a marathon.
Top TIPS For Marathon Survival
By Steve D.
The marathon itself is only a small part of the overall marathon story and effort. Success in the marathon is down to hours of specific marathon training of both the physical and mental aspects that the marathon bears. All of your work is during the months of this specific marathon training. The marathon run itself is the reward at the end of your marathon training program. The trick to completing the marathon or performing to your desired standard is to survive this specific marathon training program. To survive this marathon training means to be fully prepared, injury free, fresh, confident and to perform on the day and achieve what you set out to do.
TOP TIPS for Marathon Survival
* Plan Ahead
* Have & go for your Goal!
* Train as you mean to go on….
* Get Strong
* Consistency is Key
* Warm Up, Warm Down & Stretch
* Cross Train
* P.M.A.
* Fuel and Hydrate
* R&R (Rest & Recovery)
Posted in Articles on 20. Jan, 2010
Is it your first time to run a marathon? No matter if it is just 5K or 10K you need to train before running your first marathon to avoid injury or complications.
Step 1
Establish a solid fitness base. From a recommended 15 to 20 miles a week, gradually build to a peak mileage range of 30 to 40 miles.
Step 2
Minimize the stress on your body by doing other sports, such as swimming or biking, especially after a long or hard run.
Step 3
Practice the hard/easy principle. Intersperse stress and rest by taking days off to recover and adapt to marathon training.
Posted in Articles on 01. Jan, 2010
The Marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.22 miles). The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921. Half the distance of a marathon is called a Half-Marathon or a marathon with a distance of 21,097.5 meters (13.11 miles). A Triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.
Even though some events listed here are less than 42 kilometers (Just a 5K or 10K run), we’re still loosely defining it as a marathon event.
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