Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands, in a surprising final duel with Tigst Assefa, won the gold medal in the women's Olympic Marathon today with a final time of 2:22:55, setting a new Olympic record. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia won the silver medal at 2:22:58, and Helen...
After the 42.195 kilometers that a marathon contemplates, the intense effort takes its toll on all runners who dedicate themselves to this mythical race for all runners in the world. Reaching the finish line is a satisfying feeling; the euphoria will dominate you for...
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have certainly been spectacular. From July 26 until August 11, the French capital is the epicenter of the action. However, exciting competitions have been held in places like Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon, Nantes, Saint Ettienne, Marseille, Lille,...
The Boston Marathon remains the most challenging race to qualify for in the world. It has become more difficult since 2019, when its last edition was held in April, as is tradition. The Boston Athletic Association implemented the same registration process for...
When you formally start training for a race or marathon, you begin equipping yourself with the material to do it as well as possible: the type of clothing, suitable shoes, energy bars… and among all of this, the heart rate monitor or pulsometer. Many people buy one...
Night races are becoming increasingly common among running enthusiasts. Whether on trail or asphalt, these types of competitions are pretty exciting, as they present us with obstacles that we usually do not face, especially if we are the kind of people who go out to...
The enjoyment and reaching the goal in the great adventure that defines an "ultramarathon" is undoubtedly influenced in part by nutrition and hydration, determining factors for the athlete to perform at his or her best. Having said this, the first thing that comes to...
Long-distance runners are used to running on asphalt or dirt roads in open and varied environments. However, we must consider whether we can use an athletics track. With a coach to guide you, training on this type of surface can have numerous benefits. When you are a...
When running, we perform repetitive movements with various body parts or areas. The way we move is essential for good running form. Bob Glover highlights the movement of the arms and the stride and stresses their importance in saving energy during the race. This...
Here are some of the most important questions new runners have. 1.- How should I breathe when running? It would help if you breathe freely through your nose and mouth. You are expected to be very aware of how to breathe when you start, but you will see that over time,...
Target audience: People who have already completed a 5K run and want to improve their times at this distance. Duration: 12 weeks. Goal: Improve your 5K time. Notes on the plan: Time refers to the time you want to complete. Set a realistic goal, such as improving your...
The Half Marathon is a friendly distance; for those who have run 5k or 10k races, the 21k is the next step up. Experienced runners know it doesn't require as much commitment as marathon preparation, and recovery is much quicker. If you follow this 12-week program,...
