What is arm pump? Muscle groups are wrapped in a connective tissue (fascial structure). Tensing the underarm muscles over a sustained period of time whilst holding the handlebars can cause a reduction of blood flow of the blood vessels – a lack of blood flow causes the loss of power in the hand muscles. OK, […]
Training for your first half marathon? Congratulations! The half marathon race distance is a big goal for a lot of runners—it’s far enough to challenge your body and mind, without taking you quite as far as the full marathon distance. If it’s your first half marathon it might seem like an intimidating ambition, but our […]
The half marathon is a tricky distance when it comes to fueling. It borders on the line of whether you do or don’t need to fuel. The answer depends on a number of factors, like the amount of time you’ve been running long distances or how fast you can complete the race. For those targeting […]
Stepping up to the half marathon can be a daunting challenge. Here are three half marathon workouts to incorporate into your training plan that focus on the specific requirement of sustained and controlled pacing for this long-distance event. Be sure to include these workout types in your half marathon training to hit the start and […]
The challenge of 13.1 miles (or 21.1km if you’re looking for an even more impressive number) is something that very few people will ever complete. The half-marathon distance is a significant step up from 10km, but it’s achievable even for those of us who need to fit training in with a busy lifestyle. Give yourself […]
If you’re training for a half marathon, you probably have noticed that your plan scales back your mileage a couple of weeks before your race. This is what’s known as the taper, or in this case, the half marathon taper. In order to get to the starting line of your race feeling ready to run, […]