Every runner yearns for a perfect eight hours of sleep the night before a big race. However, with the pressure of competing and winning the race, it is often easier said than done. When tossing and turning becomes the norm before a big event, it’s time for athletes to take concrete steps to get sufficient […]
If there is any cycling accessory that you should buy even before buying the bike itself, it would be the Helmet. That too a quality one and simply just the cheapest one that the shop owner gives you for free. If you are new to this sport or know very little about cycling helmets, you […]
Muscle cramps are very common, affecting between 40 and 95 percent of athletes at some point (depending on which survey you read). As a result, they have been widely studied, yet no one really knows the full story about why they occur. Let’s firstly learn some theories regarding muscle cramps: Why do I get muscle […]
Foot care is a subject all distance runners should know about, preferably before they suffer from foot problems! No matter how well you’ve prepared and conditioned your feet prior to your run, you can’t predict what’s going to happen when you’re out on the trails. During distance running events, many competitors have foot issues […]
The Basics: Most top-selling bicycles in India would have 21 gears. These bicycles have 3 chainrings near the pedal and 7 cogs on the back. All possible combinations of the front and back gears give you 21 different options to ride your bicycle on. Don’t worry if your bicycle has more or less number of gears, the concept still […]
What’s more, knowing how to brake often means you can go faster downhill (unless it’s a straight line) than a less skilled cyclist. 1. It’s All About Technique First thing’s first: in order to make sure you brake safely, you need to check that your brakes are working properly. The brake pads should be in good condition and parallel […]
Duathlon (run-bike-run) is another great endurance sport similar to triathlon but instead of the swim start you have to run for the first leg. Older beginners usually start with duathlon as their first multisport discipline. Some may also argue that duathlons are harder on the body as it uses the same set of muscles in […]