While African runners dominate the headlines, Japanese running history is full of notable triumphs, especially in the grueling distances of marathons and ultras. From iconic figures like Toshihiko Seko, who dominated the 1980s with his record-breaking four Fukuoka...
One of the main doubts of master runners is how good their performance is. As Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss point out in their book Run Less, Run Faster, there are ways to find out through the WMA conversion tables. What is the WMA age classification? The...
It is expected to feel nervous as you approach a race, regardless of the distance. Nerves are a sign that what you are about to face is essential to you. Here are some tips on releasing that tension and overcoming the limitations you often impose on yourself....
One of the largest and fastest-growing marathons of the past decade, the TCS Sydney Marathon is back for another edition on Sunday, September 15, 2024. More than 40,000 participants from around 100 countries will take part, with the TCS's organizational backing and...
One of the biggest concerns of runners, especially novice runners, is how fast they should run a 5K (5 kilometers, equivalent to 3.10 miles) or any other distance. There is no rule to answer this question, as the times for each runner will depend on their age, running...
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...
Stockholm, like any city immersed in European culture, is home to great gems in terms of tourism and what it has to offer. This is only magnified in the eyes of any runner looking for a city that has a good running event, as is, in this case, the Stockholm Marathon....
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...
Plantar fasciitis is one of amateur or professional runners' most frequently occurring injuries. It is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the major causes of heel pain when walking, jogging, and running. Knowing how to avoid it is vital. Summer, the No. 1 cause of plantar fasciitis? Although it may sound confusing, this time of the year is one of the most responsible for this...
FEMALE RESULTS: Hassan makes history with record in Women's Olympic Marathon Paris 2024 Check out the results of the men's Olympic marathon held this Saturday, August 10. The streets of Paris were filled with fans who were able to see up close the best of men's...
The New York Road Runners (NYRR) organizer of the New York City Marathon, has announced a lineup of world-class professional athletes that includes 14 former champions, 27 Olympians, and 19 Paralympians for its 2024 edition, one of 60 adult and youth races produced...
