In the current landscape of fitness and technological progress, the arena of health data has become remarkably accessible. Most GPS timepieces now incorporate heart rate monitoring as a standard feature, offering valuable insights into how your heart reacts to the rigors of running. Nevertheless, it's only natural for runners to ponder whether their heart rate during exercise falls within the realm of health and safety. Recently, we connected with Dr. Dan Augustine, a distinguished sports cardiologist, to elucidate some of the frequently raised queries concerning running and heart rate.
Written by Anna Kelly – 3 x Australian Representative and Private Practice Physiotherapist – Article –Originally posted on https://physiorunner.wordpress.com/ and reposted on RT with permission from the author.
That’s a wrap! I’m now sitting on a plane heading from Rome to Dubai and then another 14-hour flight home to Melbourne after a...
Written by Anna Kelly - 3 x Australian Representative and Private Practice Physiotherapist - Article -Originally posted on https://physiorunner.wordpress.com/ and reposted on RT with permission from the author.
A close friend recently said to me “you’re a runner, you need structure!” Had he said this to me 12 months ago...
By Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
“There is an advantage to being the first mover. When you can get a surge, get your move in, everyone is reacting to you.”
This was a quote I saw (thanks to letsrun.com) from former college runner Elijah Greer, after he made a decisive move,...
You have probably heard the term ‘running form’ before. Like any other exercise, running performance can be significantly enhanced through an understanding and practical use of proper biomechanics. Implementing good running form has the potential to increase your efficiency as a runner and help to minimize your risk of...
The art of endurance fueling, once an informal practice marked by pub stops and unconventional choices, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a finely tuned science. Back in the early 1900s, Tour de France champion Maurice Garin relied on pub cuisine, while Canadian marathoner Tom Longboat's 1908 Olympic experience involved an unfortunate champagne interlude at Mile 19. From alcohol and tea to bananas and cake, historical fueling methods exhibited a broad spectrum of approaches.
A column by David McNeill - Runner's Tribe
Too often in my career, I have walked off the track querying my performances; wondering why I ran so poorly when training pointed to something better…or wondering how on earth I ran as fast as I did when preparations had been poor....
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...
Runner's Tribe - Caitlin Murdock, 26 – Middle distance athlete, Brisbane, QLD
Runner’s Tribe – The Workout Series
Written by Caitlin Murdock
In late 2014 after graduating from university, I decided to make a “comeback” to athletics. Having not competed for years I thought I would give it one more go to...
Returning to Training: How to adjust your training intensity after a training break
As runners, few things are more frustrating than being sidelined with sickness, soreness or injury. There will often be an itch to get back into training that gets stronger with each day of scheduled training you miss....
