Hypoxia in running is a condition that occurs when there is a decrease in the amount of oxygen available to the muscles during exercise. This situation can result from training at high altitudes with lower atmospheric pressure. Therefore, there is less oxygen in the...
It is usual for a routine training session to end up dull. Running every day on the same street or park and doing the same sessions is a sure way to get bored and increase the risk of quitting running. Add variety to your training as a runner. This means trying out...
If you train to improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, why don't we pay special attention to the respiratory muscles? Despite the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of specific training of the respiratory muscles to improve sports performance, few athletes...
Each runner sets very different goals for this distance. Some aim to complete the 15K, while others aim to achieve a specific time. In most cases, the individual's genetic conditioning, the current state of health, and, of course, the physical training they have...
The iconic New York Marathon will take runners as usual through the five boroughs of New York City. The first edition of this race took place in 1970 and had the participation of 127 runners who paid just 1 dollar for their registration. Of those,...
Kathrine Switzer: A Woman Who Made History Women have always had to deal with multiple occupations and commitments. We are mothers, wives, professionals, workers, athletes, and many others. In case you don't know, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run a marathon...
Many people wonder if, when they reach a certain age, they can maintain the physical activity they had been doing up to that moment. While it is true that age does not represent an impediment to performing physical activities such as running and cycling, among others,...
A common mistake we make both when we start running and when we have been training for a while is to run at too fast a pace all the time. This is also frequent when we train with people who have been running longer than us and are used to training at a faster pace....
To qualify for the Boston Marathon, the oldest race in the world, athletes must meet time standards corresponding to their age and gender and qualifying standards established by the Boston Athletic Association for each edition. Registration and qualifying rules...
Within the search for a healthy and balanced life, many times we tend to associate these terms only with leaving aside habits that are usually identified with poor diet, although the reality is that this also encompasses not losing your head and balance, as far as...
In the digital age, technology has transformed how we approach our daily activities, and running is no exception. With the rise of mobile apps, runners of all levels can now access a wide range of tools designed to enhance their experience and performance in every...
Immersed in the growing popularity of running races, the 10K has conquered our cities, but one feat stands out among them, covered with a magical halo: the marathon. Running beyond the established limits and challenging one's abilities gives the marathon a special...
