For years, the occurrence of muscle cramps during physical activity has been associated with dehydration and changes or alterations in electrolyte concentrations (sodium, potassium, magnesium) and has become more of a myth since the first reports of these occurred in...
Although it may be a question with a straightforward answer, for athletes, it is not so. For them, a marathon is synonymous with a journey in which the athlete challenges himself, discovers, and tests his or her mental and spiritual strength to achieve a goal: to...
A new edition of the London Marathon has arrived. This annual race is part of the Marathon Majors Series. It was first held in the British capital in 1981, when Chris Brasher, a former Olympic track and field champion inspired by the New York Marathon, founded it. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....
