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...
Bob Glover defines “running economy” as how efficiently we use oxygen while running at a certain pace. That economy is influenced by factors such as running form, speed, and weight training. In other words, running with inefficient form will cause us to waste our...
Why do we choke when we run? One of the most frequent complaints of those who start running is breathing. “I feel like I'm breathless when I run” and “I'm short of breath and have to stop” are frequent comments. Bad breathing is the source of the problem. The solution...
Feeling side stitches when running is the most common complaint among runners. Although it is not known exactly why they occur, there are known measures that can be taken to prevent and treat them. What are the causes of running side stitches? For the lucky ones who...
Many running training plans include a “tempo” session, so we would like to explain this routine to those unfamiliar briefly. What is tempo training? Jack Daniels popularized the term tempo run to refer to a type of training in which you run at a “strong but...
Most of the time, running is a pleasurable activity, but on certain occasions, we feel discomfort associated with this sporting activity. Some of the most commented by our readers are: 1.- Cramps Cramps are the annoying sensation of involuntary contraction of any...
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...
One of the most common questions on this page is: How can I improve my time? No matter the level of the runner, almost everyone wants to improve their times, whether it's 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon. For a beginner, just running will bring about improvements....
For someone just starting in a running life, the mere act of running will bring about improvements. When I started signing up for the first 10-kilometer competitions, I was getting better and better results without any special training and maintaining consistency in...
Suppose you're in your 40s or beyond. In that case, the first thing to know if you're thinking about getting into running or resuming training after a long time is that, when you're in these years, the tendency is to slow down your running speed by three to six...
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...
One of the classic lessons many street runners have learned from the beginning is that more mileage is always better when it comes to improving aerobic fitness. We cannot deny this because there is scientific evidence to prove it. However, these studies have also...
