From Couch to Running 5K
You may have just decided to ditch your sedentary lifestyle and get fit with a running regimen After all, physical activity is of paramount importance to boost your health and...
You may have just decided to ditch your sedentary lifestyle and get fit with a running regimen After all, physical activity is of paramount importance to boost your health and...
The science of distance running has established that aerobic capacity is defined by the delivery of oxygen to the leg muscles The faster your pace, the more is the demand for...
As a beginner runner, you will spend most of your time doing runs at an easy pace to build endurance But doing continuous running at the same pace every day can be monotonous You...
Running is a simple sport; all you need is a pair of shoes, and you are good to go Along with being fairly easily accessible, running can also do wonders to your health It has...
As a beginner runner, running for longer distances or duration may seem daunting However, running is more than just logging long miles When you incorporate running into your...
You started on your running journey with a goal in mind — maybe to lose weight or train for a marathon Now let us assume that you were motivated enough to keep at your goals,...
As a runner, you might be focusing hard on your long runs, speed workouts, and building endurance along with lower body strength While all of these are important to ensure...
It goes without saying that for better athletic performance, you need a strong lower body to sustain the impact of running However, running is not only about strengthening your...
Runners tend to focus more on working on their endurance, flexibility and strength, and might sometimes forget about the importance of balance Think about it — as children,...
Whether you are a new runner or an experienced one, you’d find that incorporating strength training into your program to be beneficial Although running does make your legs...
Running a marathon is no mean feat It takes a lot of preparation, effort, motivation, and determination to train for and complete one Crossing the finish line after racing for...
You have recently started your running journey and are excited to put your best foot forward You decide to run as fast as you can and sprint your first 100m However, a few...
The role of the immune system in our body is quite pivotal, and ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, this has become a much-discussed topic The body’s immune system is a...
At the start of the Berlin Marathon in 2007, Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia was leading He was attempting to break the world record The press milled around the ‘‘ageless...
Different athletic events are marked by different durations Some, like the 100m sprint, high jump, or the javelin throw, last only a few seconds, while others like the half...
The time that you are not dedicating to running is as important as what you spend on your training Regardless of what your training goal is — endurance, speed, or better health...
Massage has long been a part of a runner’s training program, and for good reasons Running is a weight-bearing exercise So, when you train rigorously, the muscles of the lower...
The sense of accomplishment and elation can be overwhelming as you cross the finish line of your half marathon after months of diligent and consistent training While you may want...
The desire to shed a few kilos is common, even among runners Usually this has to do with either looking good or getting better race times And here comes the concept of ideal...
It is common for new runners to wonder whether they are going too fast or too slow in the beginning Knowing how to pace yourself is an acquired skill, and it depends on many...
At high altitudes, the air becomes thinner and air molecules have larger spaces between them The molecules are not as compressed as they are at sea-level, and this results in the...
Endurance training exercises involve a mix of different intensities to ensure that the system is shocked metabolically as well as physiologically Running speed workouts are an...