By Daniel Quin – Runner’s Tribe
There is a certain comfort in doing something when injured. Most athletes are familiar with ice, tape, therabands, strengthening exercises, balance plates, water-running belts, and I even have a repurposed dogball. Each of these tools help to provide structure for rehabilitation and a physiotherapist...
Trail running, a sport cherished for its simplicity and purity, beckons enthusiasts to don their shorts, lace up their shoes, hydrate, and immerse themselves in the natural world. Yet, as the outdoor lifestyle gains traction, a burgeoning market of accompanying gear threatens to overshadow this cherished simplicity. Among the array of equipment, one addition stands out as an invaluable asset for mountain runners: running-specific trekking poles.
Cross Training is a valuable tool then can aid athlete’s in getting their best performance. It is the action or practice of engaging in multiple sports or training practices in order to improve fitness or performance in one’s main sport (1). Runner’s in particular can often utilise cross-training to provide numerous benefits to their running performance. Let’s go through why cross-training can be a useful additional to one’s training.
As winter sets in, the prospect of an invigorating outdoor run competes with the challenges of navigating through heavy snow, treacherous ice, and the biting cold. The choice between facing the elements head-on or opting for the comfort of indoor activities, such as diving into a good book by the fireplace, presents a real quandary. Here are vital considerations for those contemplating a winter run:
This week on Inside Running:
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Julian gives an extremely detailed debrief on his Vic Country Champs weekend, placing 2nd in the 5000m & 1st in the 10 000m across two nights, taking in the uplifting atmosphere despite coming down.
Brad has another impressive week running with the Telford group,...
On a Saturday morning, a 52-year-old man collapsed, having had a cardiac arrest during a fun run. I noticed the commotion as I was driving past on my way to work and stopped. Several other runners, including a general practitioner, had already stopped to help and the ambulance service was in attendance. With everyone’s input, the man was resuscitated, taken to hospital and received stenting to the main artery down the front of his heart. The outcome was so good that it later made the front page of our local newspaper.
Emma Coburn is America's best female steeplechaser of all-time. Winning gold at the 2017 World Athletics Championships, Coburn is the first American to do so. Her 3000m steeplechase PB is 9:02.35, an American record.
Below, Emma shared on her Youtube channel her warm-up routine. It's full with nuggets of wisdom, for runners of all abilities.
Whether you’re training for an upcoming marathon or just want to increase your speed and mileage for your own sake, it’s very easy for runners to fall into the trap of overtraining.
When running is a big part of your life, it’s hard to recognize when you’re doing more than...
Don’t Skimp on the Hills | By David McNeill - Runner's Tribe
When searching for company for my day-to-day runs during the week, often one of the barriers between running with someone and running alone is the choice of location. Most of the time, I don’t mind driving to a...
The Warm up Ritual | Written by Mark Blomeley
Let’s be honest, for most of us runners a warm up is usually putting on our shoes and then doing a slower run for a couple of minutes before we increase our pace to our target pace for the session. We know...
