Understanding the complexities of muscle cramps during exercise requires delving into the mechanisms behind neuromuscular control. Dr. Martin Schwellnus's theory on "Altered Neuromuscular Control" underscores the intricate balance of signals that govern muscle contractions. This imbalance leads to the overstimulation of muscles, resulting in cramps—a notion gaining significant traction among researchers.
If your marathon plans got delayed due to the pandemic, it's time to adjust your training schedule. Brace yourself for the familiar challenges that marathon training brings, including the inevitable aches and pains.
Incorporating cycling training into your routine can improve your running performance, according to research cited in the Journal of Conditioning and Research. The number of people turning to running as a regular form of exercise and activity has gradually risen over the last decade. In Australia, over 4.9 million or 25...
Hey Runner's Tribe, my name is Georgia Winkcup and I’m a 3000m steeplechase and middle distance runner. My journey in Athletics started when I was just 8 years old as a little athlete running for Cherrybrook Athletics Club. My family has a history in athletics as my grandmother was...
4 Key Workouts - Runner's Tribe
I’ve loved this sport since the age of 9; always wanting to be successful but not achieving it without a lot of hard work and good timing. In late 2016, the opportunity to join the sibling group of Melbourne Track Club (MTC), Sydney Track...
THE FUELLING GAME
How to fuel for optimal marathon performance
Written By Daniel Wallis - Runner's Tribe
Performance in a marathon is about limiting variables. Train hard, recover well and the variables associated with fitness are minimised. Practice pace judgement and the likelihood that you reach your goal starts to maximise. Fuel properly...
As winter blankets the northern hemisphere, trail and ultrarunners face a familiar dilemma: the absence of suitable hilly landscapes for training. Across diverse geographical regions, these athletes encounter trails buried under snow, icy patches, or muddy terrain, severely limiting their training options. For those eyeing mountainous events, this lack of terrain access poses a significant hurdle. Thankfully, experienced runners have devised effective strategies to maintain their mountain running prowess.
Bryce Anderson – A glimpse of the future - Feature by Jaryd Clifford - Runner's Tribe
”I know I’m not the most talented runner in the world. I’m a grinder. I can hurt.”
In the mountains, a lone runner pounds the dirt. Through the lashing rain, his hardened legs skip through...
Professional runners are a different class of people. Not all of us can be what they are and do what they do. But that does not mean that we cannot emulate them to a certain extent. And that’s because what they do is a window into how to live...
“The exact measurements and figures I never say anything about, but it is a fact that nobody in Norway is close to the results that Jakob performs…I have been with and tested Norwegian world class performers for years, dating back to the time of the Kvalheim brothers (70s and...
