6 Little-Known Reasons to Stay Hydrated Year-Round
The importance of staying hydrated for our overall health and well-being is pretty common knowledge. Still, there are some more specific, lesser-known reasons to stay hydrated year-round. No matter the season, staying hydrated should be a priority.
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De Castella Vs Salazar – Rotterdam 1983: The 40th Anniversary Of One Of The...
By Brett Davies
The Rotterdam Marathon of 1983, featuring the match race between Australian Rob de Castella (AKA ‘Deek’) and American Alberto Salazar, was, as mentioned in Part 1 of this article, a hugely anticipated event on the global sporting...
Hoare earns top gong at Athletics Australia Awards
Commonwealth champion Olli Hoare has been named the recipient of the Bruce McAvaney Award for Performance of the Year as part of the Athletics Australia Awards for 2022.
Abdi and Chumba shine at Rotterdam Marathon
Belgium's Bashir Abdi, a world and Olympic bronze medalist, claimed his second Rotterdam Marathon victory by winning the World Athletics Gold Label road race on Sunday (16) in a time of 2:03:47. Tesfu and Chumba continued to run together up until 35km, reaching 1:55:50, but Chumba then started to open up a bit of a gap on her rival in the final few kilometers.
How to Strengthen Your Calves for Running?
Get ready to boost your running performance with three simple exercises that focus on strengthening your calves and core. The calves, which consist of the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles, play a crucial role in stride length and pace. These muscles help to initiate the push-off phase of the running stride and absorb impact as your foot hits the ground.
Incorporate These Exercises into Your Routine for Better Running Form and Technique
To improve running ability, simply running farther or faster is not enough. Developing proper form and technique through dedicated training is important. Start by setting a consistent workout schedule and incorporating specific techniques like uphill running and track workouts to build endurance and speed. With hard work and dedication, improvement as a runner is always possible.
15-Year-Old Gout Gout, Breaks the Australian U18 200m Record
A young prodigy from Queensland has made waves in the world of athletics by shattering a national record in the 200m race
Building Stronger Glutes with Glute Bridges: A Runner’s Guide
Running enthusiasts are frequently advised to strengthen their glutes, particularly if they are injured. But how do glute bridges work and what precisely do the glutes perform when we run? Elevate your running game with Tarkine Trail Devil, where...
Eliud Kipchoge’s Blueprint for Success: Consistency, Balance, and Recovery
Eliud Kipchoge is the world's fastest marathoner, with a string of major marathon wins between 2014 and 2019, two Olympic gold medals, and the world record for the distance. Despite his incredible achievements, the Kenyan athlete's lifestyle remains humble and simplistic, and his training focuses on doing the basics well day after day, year after year.
The Emotional Toll of Mass Tragedies: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Share Their Stories
The explosion killed three people, including 8-year-old Martin Richard, 23-year-old Lingzi Lu, and 29-year-old Krystle Campbell, and injured over 200 others. Among those injured, 17 people lost limbs. In the aftermath of the attack, survivors and responders experienced emotional and psychological trauma that surfaced in the following weeks and months.