A hamstring injury higher up on your leg, otherwise known as a proximal hamstring strain, is characterized by discomfort in the gluteus muscle where the hamstring originates, especially during the push-off phase of running and exercise. The harder you push, the harder it grabs. The hamstring, a set of three muscles running from your pelvic bone […]
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 […]
No matter your fitness level, you can learn how to prepare for a 5k race (3.1 miles). You may be coming back from a running layoff, or you’re a new runner with a fitness goal. Maybe you just want to organize your training a bit better and hit a PR. Regardless of your motivation, you can do this! We’ll show […]
Ironman triathlon is an ultra-endurance race. Training for it is notoriously difficult and can easily consume a lot of time. Also getting to the level of fitness that will see you through an Ironman finish line will take at least a year for a lot of people. How do you assess that if you’re ready […]
Here are some of the best tips and strategies for workouts, safety issues, performance measurement and motivation as well as techniques on how to build your cycling skills. 1. Invest Time The first thing to accept about cycling is that it’s a time investment. Most professionals will attribute their success to all the time they […]
TRAINING AND CONDITION During your triathlon you will go swimming, cycling and walking. And how far you should do that depends on the different competitions from which you can choose. This way you can start with a sprint triathlon or others choose to start immediately with half or a distance. In all cases it is […]
Training for any event requires determination and, ideally, foresight. The growing global popularity in ultramarathons (races longer in distance than the 42.2K marathon) means many runners venturing into unknown territory on race-day and in preparation. Ultras are held in all types of environments around the world. They are run on road, track and trail, in […]
Here’s an interesting strategy that can help you stay focused and plan well for a successful run. 1. Adapt Your Running Pace When running on roads, it is relatively easy to work out the running pace you need to achieve the time you want. When trail running, managing your pace is totally different, because the speed […]
There’s plenty to think about when you’re starting or continuing your practice. Maybe you’re thinking about which type of yoga class you should try, who your next instructor will be, or if you should head to instructor training. Yoga accessories are another thing that might be on your mind. Before you get overwhelmed, read this […]
And why you should, too Max King, Sage Canaday and Mike Wardian are all top trail runners. So it was a little surprising to see them making headlines in early 2015 for feats on the road or treadmill. In March, King, 35, of Bend, Oregon, ran 2:17:32 at the very warm Los Angeles Marathon, qualifying […]