Are you determined to crush your next PB without getting sidelined by injury? We all know that feeling when you've got your running mojo on. Everything's clicking, and you just WANT to run. But then life happens. More than half of runners will experience an injury that derails their training at...
You’re Getting Leaner, but Something Feels Off You are doing miles, eating clean, and checking the scale - perhaps it's going down. Yet your legs are slower. You are not gaining speed. This is the reality, not every weight loss is a good weight loss. You can be set back...
Achieving successful and sustainable weight loss demands a comprehensive approach that combines healthy eating, regular physical activity, and lifestyle changes. With the bombardment of fad diets and weight-loss gimmicks, it can be challenging to discern what truly works. This guide outlines reliable strategies that can help you on your...
VO₂ max is the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use per minute, normalised to body weight (ml · kg⁻¹ · min⁻¹). It predicts ~70 % of performance variance in distances 1500 m to marathon (Midgley et al., Sports Med 2007). Elites sit in the 70–85 ml/kg/min range; recreational runners often 45–55; average adults ~35. Physiology in Brief VO₂ max is capped...
Overpronation — the inward ankle roll (>15 °) at foot‑strike — affects ≈ 30 % of recreational runners (Br J Sports Med 2019). Left unmanaged it raises medial‑knee and plantar‑fascia load. Stability shoes soften that with denser foams, medial posts and “guidance rails.” We lab‑ and road‑tested 27 stability models released Aug 2024–May 2025, verifying every spec...
Are you struggling to keep your fitness devices powered for every run? Optimizing home charging for running gear tech is essential to stay on track with your fitness goals. From smartwatches to wireless earbuds, inefficient charging can disrupt your routine. Let's explore solutions to ensure seamless power management. For expert help...
Megan Eckert ran 603.156 miles over six days on a 0.7-mile loop in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France, setting a new women’s six-day ultramarathon world record. This was only her second time competing in a six-day event. The first came a year earlier in Milwaukee, where she logged just over 526 miles on...
Who this plan is for Experienced runners logging ≥50 km/week with a current marathon <3:15 or half‑marathon <1:28. Volume ramps to ~110 km peak. Training Philosophy 80/20 intensity split: ~80 % easy aerobic, 20 % quality (LT, VO₂, MP). Periodisation: 3‑week load, 1‑week deload blocks. Specificity: Marathon‑pace (MP) workouts begin Week 5 and expand. 12‑Week Plan (km...
Multi-sport athletes often shift between different terrains and training demands. Balancing running with cycling can elevate endurance, speed, and strength. But the right gear plays a key role in training safely. Athletes need more than just shoes and bikes. Equipment that enhances safety, improves performance, and adapts to the specific...
You’ve probably heard people talking about the benefits of using a sauna, or maybe you’ve seen one at your local gym and wondered why people use it. If so, the answer is fairly simple. Using a traditional sauna benefits your health when used correctly. That said, if you are...
