Many athletes, professional or amateur, often comment on their experience with the use of various drugs or supplements for sports that are popularized as ergogenic aids to improve sports performance, the most popular being vitamins and within these, the B complex...
Benefits of running on the beach
You have to see some people's desire to run when they go on vacation. There are many people who, without any previous habit, take to the sand to try to run a few kilometers to reduce the extra kilos they have gained with so much summer excess. And there are those...
How to run a 15K race? Nutrition and hydration
By: M. Sc. Sandra SuárezSports nutritionist and marathon runner Learn some tips from sports nutritionist, Sandra Suarez to achieve optimal conditions for running a 15K. Getting the expected results without overexerting your body. 2 days before the race 2 days before...
The best exercises for strengthening the buttocks
When discussing strength training, some areas tend to get more attention from many athletes for aesthetic reasons (mainly in this case) or health reasons. This muscle area becomes an area where the work should be more focused. Regardless of which is the case, it is...
Clothing tips for runners: before and after the race
Success in a marathon or race is based on physical and mental preparation and smart clothing choices before and after the event. The hoodie is among the most valuable garments, a strategic choice that can make all the difference in your experience. Here are some...
The psychology of running in novice runners: motivation, benefits and challenges
Running is one of the most accessible and popular forms of exercise worldwide. For beginners, embarking on the adventure of running involves a physical transformation and a significant change in psychology and mental well-being. Like other hobbies, such as gambling at...
Who was the first woman to participate in a marathon?
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...
Recovery plan after marathon running
Running a marathon always involves a great effort. Beyond the energy expended during it, all that effort and energy is accompanied by months of training, preparation, diets, and schedules, among other aspects that may include the preparation for a marathon or a race....
Heat stroke: Symptoms, what it is and how to treat it
Heat stroke is a medical emergency characterized by an increase in body temperature above 40ºC and alterations of the central nervous system. Early diagnosis is essential because the mortality rate is very high if the appropriate initial measures are not taken....
Speed routines to run 10K in less than 60 minutes
With the popularity of road races, especially those over 10 km, many runners ask us what they can do to improve their running times and, specifically, how to break certain symbolic barriers, such as the hour and 40 minutes. When to begin? The first suggestion to...
Workouts according to your body type
Have you ever wondered why some people find gaining or losing weight easier? What is the reason for this? We are not all the same because people have different bodies, phenotypes, and morphologies that react differently. Therefore, one person can't perform the same...
Nutrition and hydration for 10 km races
Written by: Lic. Sandra Suarez Lic. in Nutrition and Dietetics/Magister in Human Nutrition If you want to feel more energetic than ever in 10K races, follow the recommendations below: The day before your 10K race: Drink 10-12 glasses of water or enough to make your...