Immersing oneself in icy cold water has become a popular recovery strategy among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. But whether you should take an ice bath or do a cold plunge depends on your specific goals. Here's a comparison of the two methods to help you decide which is better...
At the Dutch Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Femke Bol once again made history with an incredible display of technique and perseverance. Bol improved the world indoor 400-meter record to an amazing 49.24 while retaining her national title at the same stadium where she ran her historic 49.26 a year earlier. With this incredible accomplishment, she broke the 50-second mark for the sixth time indoors, solidifying Bol's record with six of the top 12 fastest 400-meter times ever recorded. Bol, expressing her happiness, is now trying to win her maiden indoor global championship in Glasgow, Scotland, at the global Athletics Indoor Championships.
Letsile Tebogo of Botswana set a new record in the 300m race on Saturday, February 17, at the Simbine Curro Classic Shoot-Out in Pretoria, South Africa. It was an incredible feat of performance.
Running is one of the most effective forms of exercise for losing weight. It burns calories quickly, can be done anywhere, and has multiple health benefits beyond just weight loss. For those looking to shed pounds, incorporating running into their routine is a great strategy. Read on to learn...
There is nothing more exhilarating than going for a run out in the open. Not only is running a great exercise, it also strengthens your muscles, helps you lose weight, and uplifts your mood, among other benefits. However, constant running can strain your knees and cause injuries. In today's article,...
The National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) Disciplinary Panel has recently announced that Nirmala Sheoran, a 28-year-old Indian 400-meter runner who competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, could be banned for eight years. The reason for the disciplinary action is that she tested positive for testosterone and anabolic androgenic steroids, two drugs known to enhance performance.
The 39-year-old Kenyan runner Sarah Chepchirchir has been suspended for eight years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for her second anti-doping rule violation. She was previously banned from 2019 until 2023.
Uganda's accomplished runner, Joshua Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic 5,000m champion and record holder for 5,000m and 10,000m, is eagerly anticipating the Belfast 5km and Mile Road Race on June 9th. This event is strategically placed as his ultimate competition before defending his title at the upcoming Paris Games.
The 2024 Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational has emerged as a beacon of hope for Australian athletes dreaming of competing in the Olympic Games next summer. The Warehouse has been elevated to a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet - made possible by the City-Bay Fun Run Trust - an organisation...
18-year-old Claudia Hollingsworth was patient but perfect in the Women’s 800m at the Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne last night, executing a flawless final lap to shatter her second consecutive Australian Under 20 record in the space of a week and clock 1:59.81 – torching a field of Australian and international talent.
