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...
Who is Sifan Hassan?
The end of the Olympic Games this Sunday, August 11, could not have started better than the women's marathon run through the streets of Paris and the mythical triumph of the Dutch Sifan Hassan in what has been described as the most demanding Olympic marathon in living...
3 exercises for swollen legs in the elderly
When you reach old age, it is important to take maximum care of your health and exercise in a way that is adapted to each person's condition. Below, we'll tell you the best three exercises for swollen legs in the elderly so you can care for your seniors how they...
Eliud Kipchoge: The beginning of the end for the running titan?
Two-time Olympic marathon winner, running giant, 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for Sport, and one of the most respected runners of the last decade, Eliud Kipchoge, surprised the world this past Sunday with his performance in the Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon, and not...
Fartlek: Adding variety to runners’ training
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...
Hassan makes history with the record in Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Marathon
Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands, in a surprising final duel with Tigst Assefa, won the gold medal in the women's Olympic Marathon today with a final time of 2:22:55, setting a new Olympic record. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia won the silver medal at 2:22:58, and Helen...
Tamirat Tola sets new Olympic record in Paris 2024 marathon
Check out the results of the men's Olympic marathon held this Saturday, August 10. The streets of Paris were filled with fans who could see the best men's athletics in the Olympic marathon up close. France gave a new Olympic champion: Ethiopia took the Olympic gold...
Speed training for runners
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....
When should I start doing speed work?
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...
How to recover after running a marathon?
After the 42.195 kilometers that a marathon contemplates, the intense effort takes its toll on all runners who dedicate themselves to this mythical race for all runners in the world. Reaching the finish line is a satisfying feeling; the euphoria will dominate you for...