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The glutes, also known as the buttock muscles, play a crucial role in keeping your pelvis stable and level while running, as well as maintaining proper alignment between your torso, pelvis, and legs. They also provide the necessary power and forward drive during running.

There are various types of rockered soles, but the most prevalent is the forefoot rocker, also known as toe spring. This feature refers to the upward curve of the sole under the forefoot or toes, typically ranging from 10 to 25 degrees. With recent advancements in shoe technology, the use of rockered soles has become more widespread.

Mo Farah, one of the most successful long-distance runners in British history, has announced that he will retire from competitive racing after the Great North Run in September. This news comes after the athlete finished in ninth place in his final London Marathon and has previously stated that this year's event would be his last.

Samwel Mailu was glued to the TV screen in Kenya when in October 2019 his idol Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour marathon barrier in Vienna’s Prater Park. The sensational achievement made worldwide headlines. It was exactly on the same stretch of road in the Prater, where Samwel Mailu broke away from his remaining rivals on Sunday during the 40th Vienna City Marathon. “But I did not think about Eliud at this moment as I was not aware that it was exactly on this road where he was running in 2019,“ said Samwel Mailu. With around 10 kilometers left in the race, the 30-year-old went on to break the nine-year-old course record of the Vienna City Marathon with a time of 2:05:08 in warm conditions.

As a runner, you might think that pushing yourself to your limits is the key to achieving your personal bests. However, did you know that taking it easy is just as important for reaching your running goals? Enter the recovery run, a crucial element in any runner's training regimen, whether you're preparing for a marathon or simply looking to improve your endurance.

Recovery runs are low-intensity runs that you do when your legs are tired from previous training, but you want to add more mileage to your week. These runs are done at a light, controlled effort that doesn't cause any additional muscle damage or require extra recovery time.

Stretching before a run has many advantages. After a run, stretching helps to enhance blood flow, which promotes muscle recovery and regeneration. By helping to remove waste and lactic acid, this therapy lowers pain in the muscles and joints. Stretching also improves the flexibility of the main running muscles, which can help to increase range of motion and reduce the possibility of overuse and muscular strain issues. To help the body get even more prepared for the next physical activity, lower the chance of muscular strain, and improve running performance, dynamic stretching is advised as part of the pre-run warm-up.

Food is more accurately described as fuel for runners and not merely nutrition. Each of the three basic food groups, carbohydrates, fats, and protein, are important components of the body’s fuel supply and the wrong fuel can work against...

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The scheduled date for the 2024 London Marathon, is Sunday, April 21, 2024. Approximately 17,000 spots are available (the exact number is not disclosed), but more than 410,000 applicants are expected to apply for the race next year.