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....
Energy savings through improved running technique
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...
Tips to prevent and treat plantar fasciitis
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...
What’s new in plantar fasciitis treatments
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...
Tamirat Tola new Olympic record in Paris 2024 marathon
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...
New York City Marathon raises the bar for its 2024 edition
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...
Breathless while running? How to avoid it
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...
Tips on how to prevent side stitches while running
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...
Tempo training: intense but controlled pace
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...
Learn about the most frequent running discomforts and how to avoid them
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...
10 questions about fruits
Is eating fruit always healthy? «Fruits provide a wide variety of essential nutrients. Some of these act as regulatory elements by participating in enzymatic functions. In other words, their vitamins and minerals are necessary to activate intracellular processes. They...
Adidas Adizero-wearing athletes lead Paris victories
Athletes wearing adizero have won more gold medals in the fastest races (800 meters and sprint distances) than any other franchise, with five standing on the podium in Paris. adidas athletes also broke two tournament records with Marileidy Paulino's 400m and Tamirat...