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...
Regular cardiovascular exercise offers a range of health benefits tailored to different fitness goals, categorized into specific heart rate zones. Each zone represents a different intensity level, targeting different fitness aspects. Below is a description of each...
The Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon have announced the registration process opening for the 2025 edition of this famous race to be held on Sunday, February 2. "Life Time Marathon and a Half is an exciting celebration of athleticism, endurance, and the...
Many races and marathons have been canceled or postponed. The Swiss company Quevita created a solution for runners and race organizers. The mobile application viRACE allows you to run races virtually. On the one hand, the developers want to use the viRACE app to...
Running is a viral activity today, and the weather is essential when the runner must take the pertinent measures to start practicing sports. In many aspects, the specialists affirm that the day running time is indistinct. However, other climatic elements must also be...
Many of our readers live in hot climates such as the Caribbean or have to deal with high temperatures during the summer season, and they tell us about the difficulties this brings when training. Therefore, I share with you five recommendations for running in hot...
In daily life, fluid intake should replace fluid losses and thus establish a balance. On average, this loss ranges between 2.7 liters in men and 3.7 liters in women in 24 hours; 20-30% of this is covered by food and 70-80% by water or liquids. This is why we should...
With this article, I would like to answer one of the most frequently asked questions among runners: What should I eat before going out for a run? What should I eat before training? Below, I present menus where I suggest what to eat depending on whether your training...
If you train to improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, why don't we pay special attention to the respiratory muscles? Despite the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of specific training of the respiratory muscles to improve sports performance, few athletes...
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,...
Fartlek, also known as speed training, was created in Sweden in the 1930s by Gosta Hölmer. It aims to change pace at different intervals to improve performance and add variety to the routine. How to perform a Fartlek?Three Fartlek workouts Here, we recommend three...
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...
