Pronation is a term that runners are quite acquainted with. For those who are still unfamiliar with that word, it is basically the movement of our feet when we are walking, jogging, or running. By saying that you have neutral pronation means that the weight of your body is...
Firstly, massive thanks to Runnerstribe for this opportunity! I currently compete in the 5000m, 10000m & cross country (and occasionally dabble in 1500m and 3000m) for the University of Sydney. I’m also studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology).
I enjoyed some success over the winter season, particularly on...
Did you run a lot as a kid? Chances are you may have competed in cross country or track and field competitions in high school or college, but do you remember what sparked your love of running to begin with?
For many parents who are runners, the idea of getting...
Running is one of the best ways to get your heart pumping, and your muscles warmed-up. Most people consider running as part of their regular cardio workout, but most don't consider how to make themselves a more efficient runner. There are vast benefits to adding strength training to your...
Usain Bolt, the 32 year old Jamaican sprinter, has won nine Olympic gold medals in 100 metre, 200 metre and 4 x 100 metre relay events at three consecutive Olympic Games. He is the only sprinter in the world to win both Olympic gold medals in 100 and 200...
The health improving running is the simplest and technically the most accessible type of cyclic exercise, and therefore the most massive. According to estimates, more than 100 million people of middle and old age of our planet use running as revival means. Both health-improving run and speed walking have...
Going on trips can be very exciting and uplifting. For those who train and live an overall healthy lifestyle though, may have concerns. These include issues such as where they will train, what they will eat, or how will they even maintain the healthy lifestyle. Cruises, for instance, can...
Running a charity race is a great way to both challenge yourself as well as support a nonprofit or cause near and dear to your heart. With warmer temperatures and longer days propelling charity race season into full swing, you might be thinking of taking part in one soon....
Runner's Tribe - Megan Grant
So you’ve heard that ‘know it all’ runner mention how they rotate their shoes, and like most of us you probably thought he/she was a bit over the top. However, some research and countless anecdotes from very good runners all add up to indicate that...
Good runners make good athletes. That’s what we discussed in our December 2016 post ‘Why Are so Many Good Runners Good at Other Sports?’ Movement variation and energy systems training help explain that connection, with the latter, in particular, a crucial component in the runner-to-athlete spectrum. That being said, we...
