Prerana Sravan Kumar is not your everyday 16-year-old. The sprightly Bengaluru girl has made India proud at the international stage by winning a medal in the coveted Hong Kong Asian Youth Triathlon Championship. The talented athlete first stole the limelight winning the gold in the BMF Triathlon Sprint Distance Triathlon in 2021 before she made […]
In this article, we will explore the possibilities and benefits of indoor cycling training, which is a reality for many because of the convenience, security and lack of easily accessible locations in major cities for cycling workouts. Possibilities for indoor training and their characteristics Spinning: I had the opportunity to ride with the inventor of […]
During a triathlon, aid stations can look like a lunchtime buffet with a smorgasbord of options for weary athletes: bananas, orange slices, chips, pretzels, cookies, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly, pickle juice, and even chicken soup. If you’re competing in an Ironman event, expect to see sponsor products too, like Gatorade Endurance, Red Bull, […]
It’s natural for beginning and returning runners tend to run the same pace every time you head out. It’s your “cruising pace” where you feel somewhat comfortable. I say “somewhat” because running, for some people, never feels all that comfortable. The key to getting faster is to push the pace outside of your comfort zone […]
Slowing down isn’t bad or wrong. Not at all if you have your menstruation cycle on. I slow down on my running – keeping my runs shorter and slower and sometimes don’t run if I feel drained out. But when it comes to Yoga – my approach changes! But the controversy stays. Is it good […]
Speed workouts and long runs are the exciting part of training for a race. However, not every run can be fast or long! Slow runs have their place in training also. One of the most common mistakes runners make is running too fast all the time. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, if you want to […]
Hamstring strains are common in runners, usually caused by overstriding or sprinting too hard when the muscles aren’t warmed up. This overload on the tissue of your hamstring can lead to tearing. When a strain occurs, it can feel like a sharp pain and can make running, walking or even sitting highly uncomfortable. If it’s […]
As runners, we’re always talking about miles and minutes, but something that rarely comes up is running form. Specifically, what differentiates good running form from bad running form. It’s tricky because running is like any form of exercise—it’s something you can even do without doing it right. In other words, whether you’ve been a runner […]
Most likely, you know that you need a pair of shoes specifically designed for running if you want to run. But did you know that you should also have at least two different pairs of shoes at the same time and alternate which one you wear? This practice is called rotating your running shoes. While […]
People who train for long-distance events put their bodies through a lot of fatigue on daily basis. However, what makes marathon training in the heat particularly challenging is that besides training stress there is also environmental stress that athletes need to account for. Heat adds additional factor to consider when planning your training schedule. The […]