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Olympic Gold Medal Winners' Training Tips
What makes an Olympic Champion?
Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
Telling Non-Olympians how to do it too!
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Endurance Strength Training - Optimising muscle mass
Strength Training Program Part 1: Competition Preparation
The best Weight Training Exercises to prepare for competition
Quercetin vs Beta-Alanine and their Affect on Body Fat Loss
Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targetted with nutritional supplements?
Improve your distance-running performance
Explosive type strength training enhances distance-running performance
Sports Injury: Distance Running
Bleeding risk for ultra runners
Cycling Training improves sports performance
Can bike training improve the performance of non-cycling athletes?
Body Fat and Running Performance
Optimum Running Performance and Body Fat Levels
endurance, ergogenic drugs, hydration and vibration
Acceleration Training for Peak Performance
learn how to increase speed to make a quick getaway
Core strengthening to keep your spine in good shape
Can altitude training help endurance athletes reach new heights?
Building Speed Before Endurance: time to turn convention on the head?
Does glucosamine really work?
Time Efficient Running - run less to run faster?
Running efficiency training ideas
Slow Training: Why long, slow training runs may be best after all
Caffeine dehydration : Caffeine and alcohol - just how dehydrating are they?
Hydration : How to calculate your personal fluid needs
Gastric Emptying : How variable-intensity exercise slows gastric emptying
Metabolic Rate : The metabolic impact of exercise - or how your body works out while you put your feet up
Muscle Cramps : No link between hydration and cramps
The Peak Performance index of back issues
Altitude training effects: is altitude training a waste of time and money?
Strength endurance: Power without mass: how strength and plyometric training can boost endurance running performance
Drugs in sport: From EPO to gene doping: Ron Maughan on the ceaseless quest for the undetectable magic bullet and the sterling efforts of the 'good guys' to stay ahead of the game
Running stitches: New thoughts on stitch
Marathon world record: The day of the two-hour marathon
Endurance and resistance training: New findings on the 'interference effect'
Endurance muscles: Why endurance athletes cannot afford to ignore the vital contribution of fast-twitch muscle fibres
Carbohydrates: Forget fancy supplements - carbohydrates are even more important than you'd thought, for strength as well as endurance
Distance runners: Running is a poor man's sport: Bruce Tulloh on the inexorable decline in Northern European endurance running
Distance running veterans - Is ageing inevitable - or simply the result of 'detraining'?
East African running: an alternative explanation for the East African dominance of distance running
A marathon training schedule for the non-specialist, which has been tested in the lab and on the roads
Marathon injuries: Injury risks for marathon 'virgins'
Nature and nurture in Ethiopian endurance running success
Risks of long-term detraining for endurance athletes
Marathon runners: Metabolic markers of peak performance
Carbohydrate drinks: Carbohydrates and perceived exertion
Distance running training - How
exercise in the heat | pre-cooling techniques
Pre-cooling techniques increase performance in the heat
carbohydrate loading | recovery
Carbohydrate loading during recovery
athletes eating disorders | female athletes
Athletes and eating disorders - Too thin to win: why athletes who lose weight to enhance performance are dangerously misguided
Marathon Carbohydrates: Which works best before and during a marathon: carbs in liquid or solid form?
Orienteering: Why pain is no mystery to orienteers.
Running Economy: Turning your attention inwards can help you run more economically.
Eating Before Competition: Can you give your performance an edge by fuelling up before exercise? Well, sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes it can even have a negative effect. Here are the guidelines.
Carbohydrate protection against muscle damage
Eating in a way that keeps your body primed for peak fitness can also reduce your risk of injury. Firstly, eating foods that will help to fend off fatigue will minimise injuries arising from tiredness and weakness. Secondly, some of the metabolic processes which can lead to muscle soreness and damage can be counteracted to a degree by dietary factors.
High speed running tests | marathon
High-speed running tests are excellent predictors of marathon finishing time
Cross Training Workouts
Marathon training mistakes - Here are some of the most common marathon mistakes, and how to avoid them
Knee Injuries Symptoms 2: Do your knees sometimes give you the blues? If so, you're in good company: knee injuries are the curse of many athletes, especially runners
Bone Maintenance in Older Runners
Bone Maintenance in Older Runners
Intense training versus volume training
Intense Training Versus Volume Training: A new German study confirms that increasing intensity works better than upswings in volume.
Weight And Performance: If you want to win more races, lose some weight.
Interval Training 1: How to strike and sustain VO2max gold, and other benefits of high-quality workouts
abdominal muscle exercises, lower back pain exercises and injury prevention
Whether you aim to run a marathon, perform step aerobics, scrummage for Harlequins, or cycle the London to Brighton, you shouldn't neglect a proper conditioning routine as part of your training if you want to achieve muscular balance and avoid injury.
Running shoes research - Do men and women run with completely different gait styles? If so, are those differences so great that female runners need their own distinctive running shoes?
Track And Field Workouts: Phasing the year properly means allowing your athletes a chance to be serviced, oiled and refitted.
Crash Training: Doubling or even trebling the training load can produce amazing results, but you have to follow strict rules.
Swim Training
marathon training schedules and workouts
Marathon Training Schedules - If you're planning to run a marathon, here's what to do in the crucial four weeks before it
Running Economy
Veteran Runners: improve your foot speed
Distance running & testosterone
Distance Running & Testosterone: Can distance running determine the sex of your children
10k training: What does science have to say about the right training programme for the 10K?
Hyperbaric Therapy: If you're an injured runner, should you breathe in pure oxygen to hasten the healing process? That's what some sports scientists are recommending, as the inhalation of oxygen under high pressure (also called hyperbaric oxygen therapy) becomes an increasingly popular form of treatment for hurting athletes.
Sport By Sport Diet Guide: Whatever your sport, nutrition should be an integral part of your training and competition strategy. Although the emphasis will vary according to the activity you're involved in, there is a consensus among sports scientists on guidelines that athletes should be aiming for.
Swimmers' immune systems tumble in response to competition; glutamine doesn't help, but sugar does.
PMT and performance
Beyond the marathon
Running injury: Pity the poor runner he'll have arthritis when he's older. Or will he?
Sports science of the future - Here's an exclusive report on a world-record attempt made in (or about) the year 2025
The Gender Gap 1: Women are getting slower; men are getting faster?
Inline skating | running endurance training | VO2max
In-line skating training helps running endurance and increases VO2max.
Haile Gebrselassie | London Marathon | Sports Drinks
Haile Gebrselassie - How Fast Might Geb Have Run the London Marathon with the Help of a Good Sports Drink?
Stress Fracture: One in ten of all sports injuries is a stress fracture. Here's how to break the pattern..
Here's an exclusive report on a world-record attempt made in (or about) the year 2025
running foot injuries - plantar fasciitis
Running Foot Injuries - Describing plantar fasciitis is easy: It's simply an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. Getting rid of plantar fasciitis is hard
Pre-workout Stretching: Does stretching before a workout increase the risk of injury?
800 Metres: Coaches and runners are confused about how to train optimally for 800-metre racing, and with good reason. After all, there's a wealth of scientific information about training for 400 metres, 5000 metres, 10,000 metres, and the marathon, but almost no research has been done concerning 800-metre training. As a result, thoughts about 800 preparations tend to be long on philosophy and anecdote -and short on fact
Marathon Winner: The remarkable schedule of the girl who won the New York Marathon.
Winning: The relevant question is not "Did you win?" but "Did you come up to your expectations?"
brain | vital organs | exercise fatigue 2
The governor: how the brain protects your vital organs by inducing exercise fatigue
Marathon Drinking: How many drinks stations can you afford to miss in a marathon?
anorexia nervosa | runners | eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa - Elite Runners are at High Risk of Eating Disorders
Running Injuries: What you don't know about injuries can really hurt you.
How to avoid the most common sporting injuries
genetics and sports performance
Genetics And Performance: What research tells us about African runners: are they really genetically more gifted?
Interval Training 2: How to strike and sustain VO2max gold, and other benefits of high-quality workouts
Caffeine: Endurance cyclists, triathletes, skiers, and runners still take caffeine before their long-distance efforts, even though no study has ever linked the nerve-jangling chemical with heightened competitive performances over marathon-type distances.
Preparing for your first marathon
Preparing For Your First Marathon: If you're planning to run your first marathon this year, as more and more people are, what should you do to prepare for it properly? Experts disagree on the exact details, but it's safe to say that the "more is better" philosophy is currently holding sway.
Attitude Training: "Who is going to win? I am going to win!"
Female and male performance times
Female and male athletes seem to respond to training in a comparable manner. As the quantity or intensity of training increases, aerobic capacity (V02max) shoots upward, body fat tends to decrease, and performance improves, regardless of gender.
If you plan to make your mark as a speed merchant, don't get born in a cold month
Marathon workouts - If you're planning to run a marathon, here's what to do in the crucial four weeks before it
400m workouts | marathon workouts
These are the 'golden' workouts for the key distances from 400m to the marathon
Personal Bests: These are the changes to concentrate on if you want to produce more PBs.
Half Marathon Training: The key to improving your half-marathon times is in your 10K running.
osteoporosis | female athletes | distance running injuries
Osteoporosis - female athletes distance running injuries : why distance running can be bad for bones
Distance running injuries: Why distance running can be bad for bones
tendons | tendon | strength training
Tendons strength training: Performance benefits of optimising both components of your muscle tendon units
zinc | athletes | immune systems
Zinc supplements and athletes' immune systems
Questions
How can I strenghten any part of me without using weights. Like at home stuff.
Any athlete here has experience with Astaxanthin?
It seems this "new" carotenoid (astaxanthin) is the best for enhancing health and performance with basis on its unique properties, I need to confirm with experiences before I order some product. Tks
How does improving neuromuscular function aid performance?
I'm currently doing some P.E coursework and I know it helps, I just can't work out how...please help...:)
Does anyone, know what factors affect a person's speed?
I'm trying to do PE coursework, and we have to write about the different factors that affect a person's fitness for example, muscle, weight, height or anything like that...
There's a lack of answers on these forums. Could the community please get involved...
Summary of 800meter training program used by Steve Prefontaine
I have been told that Steve Prefontaine used a unique traing appraoch to train for 800 meters that was successfull for both himslef and others through the years.
can an athlete give performance without doping?
I am a lecturer in physical education in India and giving coaching in athletics .
How much muscle mass should I gain?
I have gone from 83Kg to 89Kg by performing a weights routine in the gym over the last year. I have found my times over 1 hour 10 miles and half marathons have really come down.
I have a coach that I don't like (can't stand) to be around, how can learn to tolerate him?
How do I make lower stomach fat into abs?
I can define and shape my upper abs but anything I do doesn't define or shape my lower abs. What can I do?
How can I improve my breathing for swimming?
I'm joining swimming and it gets hard for me to breathe during flip turns. What exercises should I try?
Athletics pre season and mid season training
I mainly do 400m running and my training is specific to that event.
I have been training for the last 3 months for a 50km race which I did 2 weeks ago and I started training again this week and my knee on the outside is really sore. I think it is ITB.
How do you speak to one member specifically?? Is there a way you can mail one member without posting a question to everyone on the site ??
Who or what are elite athletes ??
I am interested in strength and conditioning and may get accredited while at university.
Well, I went for this running method due to a past injury and no time for mileage training.
Lack of questions on this page...
Why is nobody asking any more questions ?? Nobody knows everything, so get on here and learn from others. Okay I will start the ball rolling...
Long to short Vs Short to long running approximation
For middle distance running program, some coaches recommend as conditioning long mileage (season's beginning) while it decreases before competition as intensity increases.
Distance running training using the mind?
I know from my physiological studies that the body is connected to the mind in ways we dont even realize. Is there any advanced technology using this methodology?
After carbohydrates, does the body burn protein or fat?
During endurance events (events lasting more than 90 minutes)the body initally uses carbohydrates as its source of energy.
What training can i do for athletics
Hi ive just developed a keen interest in athletics im 17 years old and a quite good all around sportsman except swimming.
I am 41 with a HR of 35 at rest. I recently decided to take running seriously and have started to compete.
Kids age for competitive cycling and distance running?
Hey, I have a 7 years boy, I read that cycling and distance running (aerobic endurance) are not early specialization sports (contrary to swimming), although skills and physical literacy are worked ear
How do you breath better while running long distances?
Sometimes I would get side pains or I would not have the energy to run faster on the last lap.
Does anyone have a quality core workout (with pictures) that is printable?
How long should a stretch be held?
It seems that most experts suggest that a stretch be held for between 10-20 seconds. Does this apply to masters athletes as well?
What is the optimal duration time for applying ice?
I am rehabbing a hamstring strain. After workouts I apply ice, but I've been given, and read of, different lengths of time to apply it. What's the optimal for keeping the ice on my hamstring?
Toxic benzene in drinks/gels/bars !!??
Hey, remember read the labels in all what you eat and drink: Ascorbic acid + Benzoate = benzene (toxic).
Any fast and effective ways to lose bodyfat?
I'm not afraid to work hard guys, all round I am pretty fit & quick but i would like to drop some bodyfat. Thank's to those who replied to my previous question they all helped me a lot. Cheers!
Knee and ankle pain not going away.
A couple of months ago I increased the amount of running I was doing. I ran more intensively than usual for about a week, and then began to experience mild shin pain.
middle distance race in the 2012 olympics?
Iam 24 now but used to run a 1:56 half mile and a 16 30 5k. I joined the military and had to stop training hard. Is it to late?
How to work out a subject's VO2 max...
Does anyone know of a more suitable equation for working out a person's VO2 max ??
How many hours of triathlon training should I do?
I am a serious wanna-be triathlete, and I want to become the best I can become.
Need a training program for 1.5 mile run in 14 mins
i want to be able to run a 1.5 mile in under 14 minutes. my best time so far is 16mins. is there any training program that will help me get it down to 14 mins in 3 weeks?
Why do my shins hurt when i run?
extreme shin pains after a jog
If you don't want to read the background skip down to the last paragraph...
Can run intervals fast but half marathon not at same level
How can I change my training to improve my half marathon timer. Can Run 5-6 x 1000m in 4.30 but can not run 10 K under 50 min. Have wrong focus on my training.
I want to strengthen my legs but I have no equipment, any suggestions?
To the vegan athletes and to well research types :), what does a day of food hold for you (the vegans)? Or what might it hold (for the well researched types)?
Is it possible to get by without bread and starchy carbohydrates?
I am a vegetarian, and I really love fruit and veg a lot, but I do not eat potato, pasta, rice and bread. Don't like them and would prefer immensely not to eat them.
Protein Bar and supplement usage for muscle gain...?
I have recently decided I needed to put some muscle back on as I am currently a little under the gun in performance and cognitive function and concentration etc...
What are the ways of treatment? Are there ways to treat it without involving gain of body mass, and more particularly, without gaining fat?
What are best core exercises to do for high school track team.
I have use of gym floor in early season and the football field later on. We are a small school with no med balls, ladders or other equipment.
Help me! My Shins Splints are driving me crazy!
OK, i was diagnosed with shin splints, the first doctor i went to said it was growing pains and told me to rest them, dismissing it as if it was nothing.
How can I quickly improve on my PT standards?
In approximately 4 weeks I will be testing for admission into the West Virginia State Police acadamy. This acadamy is paramilitary based.
This year (my freshman year) I ran a 2:04.09 for track season. I was wondering if you think i can get that below 2 minutes for next season if i train very hard and start next week?
I posted this as a comment to one of the articles but here is probably more appropiate:
What alternatives are there to NSAIDs .
I am a 48 year old 1st Dan Black Belt, I tested in May of 06, I am continuing on to work toward my 2nd degree. I want to continue and perserve my joints in the process.
What are good supersets for improving races of 800, 1500, and 3000m.
I've never done supersets before but I hear it is awesome and I want to imrpove dramatically.
What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)
As the main provider of information in this area, I'd like to find out what you think about the videos and the articles in particular.
Hi all =) I have signed up for a half on 27 April 2008. Before this, I have run a 1:57:0 half on 30 May 2008 and a 47:40 9 km race on 13 April 2008.
What would be the best long distance training routine for me?
I am 41 yrs old and have been running 3-6 miles 3-4 time a week for years.
I have just done the SHAPE half marathon (Sat 12 Apr) and had a fairly good run, it took me 1 hr 35 mins and came 16th out of 300 runners.
I signed up for orienteering and i need help!
Im not a very good long distance runner. What can i do to get better??
What does "Whey Protein" do for you?
I know people who out it in fruit smoothies or energy drinks, but wat is it and what does it do?
What training should I do for 3 peaks challenge?
Im doing the 3 peaks challenge and would appreciate any traing advice I already have a high level of fitness but I could do with some specifics!
Effect of gender stereotypes on sporting goals/achievements?
any thoughts towards this topic? do you know of any articles i can read up on? thanks so much for your time
What muscles are used to push back for increasing running speed?
The quadriceps muscles contract hard across the front of the knee to pull the lower leg forward.
Im a freshman in high school with a PR of 2:06.96 for the 800m that i achieved yesterday.
Last year i lost a lot of weight quite quickly due to health reasons. I have now put sme weight back on but not all of it.
may you send to me a training schedule for 3000m and 1500m.
am trying to get the highest speed in 1500m run.i.e run in under 3:45. i have only 3 weeks to my racing day.
What is the difference between oxygen uptake for adults and youth?
This is for a university assignment based on scientific basis of health and physical education.I need to know the differences in oxygen uptake between youths and adults and the implications it has on
How can i strengthen my IT band?
I have just recently taken up running and seemed to be making good, steady progress until i started to push myself, then i developed a very serious pain which lasted several days in my left knee.
Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed?
Coaches teach that tilting the upper body forward adds speed. The tilt is described two ways. 1. Bending at the hip. 2. Slanted in a straight line head to toe.
Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster
One technique being taught is to toe off. Everyone toes off, so it is not clear what they mean by toe off to run faster.
Gait and long distance running
I've watched a few marathons and see that some runners have great form towards the end while others have terrible form and are all hunched over with their upper bodies basically falling forward.
I supinate a lot and now that I'm training for a marathon, I'm noticing more and more that my sneakers really aren't a good fit or model for me.
What should I do to run Athen's Marathon this year in 3 hours?
I used to be a middle distance runner for 7 years,my 800m PB=1:56min,my 1500m PB=4:00min,and my 3000m steple PB=9:15min, I quit 5 years ago and at the same time i start smoking, I quit smoking 2 month
How much do you think one can expect to pay when hiring a running coach?
How should I train to improve my reactive times?
As a teenager would they affect your hormones?
How much time do you think is required to train effectively for an Ironman? A first one, that is. I also work full-time. Anyone ever done one?
I have started using a sauna in an effort to get that acclimatization effect which includes and improved sweat response and increased blood volume.
The literature states that as you sleep you release growth hormone which repairs and restores your body. This occurs after roughly 60min of sleep. If you have interrupted sleep i.e.
How do I improve my fitness fast?
I need to improve my fitness asap......
Have you ever had a bad experience with Caffeine? My HR goes through the roof at relatively low doses, why is this?
Im a middle distance runner, how should I take Bicarb?
Which doctor is right about Shin splints? Please help me!!!
Ok, i started Athletics about a year ago, and since then my athletics coach has told me i have shin splints due to me growing and she reccomended i see a doctor for further information.
How to train for a downhill marathon?
I'm running my first marathon and the course has several downhills early on.
Intense knee pain caused from telemark skiing?
I have been experiencing knee pain on the lateral side of my knee. If I run through this pain, it intensifies and spreads deep into the joint and also into the quad.
When should a triathlete travel before a sea level race?
We live and train in Mexico city at 2300 meters above sea level. I have received conflicting evidence regarding travelling to sea level races.
How can you get rid of shin splints?
I love to run, but recently I've developed awful shin splints and I'm trying to get them to go away.
Best rehabilitation after damaging ligaments in the foot/ankle
I badly damaged ligaments in the foot/ankle playing 5-a-side football and have been on crutches. I'm having ultra sound treatment with the physio and want to speed my recovery back to running.
What is "moderate" versus "intense" exercise?
In your great book on Master's Training it is mentioned that life long moderate exercise is correlated with longer living.
What to do after a knee sprain?
I have recently sprained my knee, I'm now off crutches and Im not sure how long to wait and what to do trainingwise(for middle distance running). Any ideas? Thanks
I have dificulty shaping the lower part of my stomach. What exercise can I do to reach that area.
What are the best nutrition/fitness/exercise plans for motorcycle racers?
Hi all, I have been taught that drinking cool water will actually lowers one's hard trained stamina. Which means, to maximize your stamina training, it is recommended to stop drinking anything cool.
How do you tell if you have shin splints. I have a pain in my left leg above my ankle, but I don't know what it is.
How do I loosen my hamstrings?
I have really tight ham strings and it affects me physically. What is a good stretch or exercise that will help me to loosen them.
Plyometric/Neural adaptation drills for running. Any for cycling?
PP brought out an article about 7yrs ago on plyometric drills and how they improved 5 k times. Can anyone tell me what issue that was as I'd like to refresh myself with them.
Chafing for more than one hour run.
Hi, whenever I run more than one hour, my right armpit will start to pain due to chafing. If I run longer than 1 and a half hour, my left armpit chafing will starts.
Is there anything as good as the old Ralgex stick?
Long ago, when I was a teenager, I was continually getting little injuries until I discovered the Ralgex stick and that then used to miraculously keep my muscles in working order.
I have been told i have got shin splints. I was told to rest my legs for a month. I am now on that rest period (just into the last week).
Any insight into Collagen supplementation and joint support?
I've heard that collagen is a good choice for joint support/maintenance. Some argue better that glucosamine/chondroitin. Any advice???
Whats the effects of bow shape legs?
What are the effects of bow shaped legs on long distance runners,are they more prone to injuries,precautions if any that can help.
Are the eas myplex drinks good?
is eas myoplex good for your body does it have any side effects any one tried it yet?
Whats everyones views on the use of ice baths?
Does anyone here use them regularly? If so how long for?
Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed
I can tilt my upper body forward and stand still or run backward.
Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster?
When I stand still (balanced) and push hard into the ground I jump high not forward. I can't push back at the ground while balanced to start running.
Does increased protein intake depress mood?
In summer I train outdoors for 10k and half-marathon, with some gym work. In winter I tend to train indoors and work on strength and speed, with an occasional outdoor run.
Formula for determining HRmax - Does it apply to all fitness levels?
Does the standard formula for determining HRmax (220 minus age in years) hold true for all levels of fitness? Is it not based on "sedentary" individuals?
Des resting heart rate affect your performance?
i am a 22 year old male having played soccer my whole life, my resting heart rate is about 68 beats per minute, this is quite high compared to other elite athletes, would this affect my performance, c
Will I lose fitness by cross training?
I'm a mrathon runner - Since The beginning of December I have done purely cross training (rowing, stepper, spinning, circuit training plus others) and only run a distance of 9 to 10 miles in one go (i
than a person of the same body type and size who does not run?
How do I train for Steeplechase?
I always fancied having a go at this event, yes I am mad, but have no idea what training to do or exercises to improve my chances of getting over the hurdles.
What training can I undertake to run a marathon as well as the 1000 metres in 2.20 to 2.25?
Supplementation to prevent upper respiratory infections?
After any type of exercise (running or weight training), I wind up getting sick (upper respiratory) within a day or two. 50 year old male.
I am a 39 year old 800m / 1500m runner. I took up running in my early 30`s and have settled on running middle distance for the Veterans (Masters) team for my local club.
Last year (8th grade) I ran a 2:16.39 in the 800m . This year I am a freshman in high school and hope to drop that time as much under 2:10 as possible.
Any recommended exercises to help get over a recurrent (running) hamstring injury that mostly causes a problem when racing.
When do our bodies use muscle protein for energy?
I understand that if we don't eat a carb meal before endurance exercise then our bodies will get energy by burning amino acids from our muscles, but we also use stored fat as fuel.
I can no longer access this, can i have the website address and access to this. I paid for the service at the time but due to computer errors i was not able to gain all info.
I am having problems with feet, lower legs and knees... i think its down to my trainers as they are over a year old and look used.
Comparison charts for 1 minute of sit ups, push ups and press-ups?
Does anyone have charts for adults performing 1 minute of sit-ups, push-ups and press-ups?
I know this is a difficult one to answer because their seems to be thousands on the market!
Please can someone recommend a UK expert in ITB syndrome?
I developed ITB syndrome nearly two years ago. The injury was triggered by running and presented as lateral knee pain whilst running. However, the pain has also always been present on walking.
I have had type 1 diabetes for 25 years (current age is 54) and have completed numerous races including marathons and ultras.
looking for advice on Hamstring injury
my right hamstring has been painfull for over a year now ,i have been to sports injury clinic ,and they seem to think its hamstring and not sciatica ,painfull where muscle joins on to bone at the back
Gaining muscle with explosive training?
I've noticed that people who run a marathon are very skinny and have no fat, but sprinters have huge muscles. Do sprinters have these muscles because they need energy very fast?
What type of shoe is best for mid/long-distance running(800m-marathon)
i am running track which i run 800m mile and two mile and marathons.i would like to know which type adn brand of shoe would be best for running these distances.
How can I reduce chronic hard muscle after exercise?
I am 43 year old male, 150lbs, and 5'11".
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Kenya Continue To Dominate Distance Running!
Kenya continued their strangle hold on world distance running by winning three of the four marathon races that took place
Pressure plays a huge role for any sportsman when competing but those who make it to a professional level have the added stress of expectation brought around by the media, coaches and spectators wh
The 5 Grisliest Sporting Injuries!
As a sportsman one thing you can always guarantee experiencing throughout your career is injury.
Ironman Triathlon- The Toughest Sporting Event On The Planet
This weekend is overflowing with fantastic sporting events but none will be quite as demanding as the World Championship Ironman Triathlon taking place in Ha
Olympic Chiefs Adopt Drug Retest Policy
Only days after the cycling world was rocked by the news that the 2008 Tour de France had been riddled with dru
Over 52,000 people are expected to descend upon Newcastle this Sunday to take part in the world’s biggest half marathon.
The winners of the 2008 European Athlete of the Year awards have been announced with Andreas Thorkilsen and Yelena Isinbayeva taking the prize for the
Haile Gebrselassie- The Marathon King
On Sunday evening the athletics world were echoing the sentiment ‘All hail Gebrselassie the king of the marathon!’ The 35-year-old Ethiopian runner brok
Female Athletes Feeling The Heat!
Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown has come out to defend the performance of female athletes in recent Olympics claiming that they suffer from the wor
For those of you who enjoy distance running tune into the Amsterdam Dam Tot Dam Loop this Sunday for the 24th edition of this race.
The Memorial Van Damme takes place tonight in what is the beginning of a very busy weekend in world sport.
I just haven’t had the time to write like before so I wanted to create a solid article which tackles a wide range of issues.
Hi!! Im a new member to this site and Im totally satisfied with all the information I get on this site!! But what is your definition of old athletes?
When practicing make sure you give it your level best however you should not do too much training because it might cause problems for your body.
What is known about benefits of stretching and flexibility exercises continues to evolve. Some commonly held beliefs are being supported with new research and some beliefs are being proven false.
I'm a fairly young but well read athlete, and I've been reading up on eating problems in sport, and the female athlete triad as well.
You may have been exposed to the marketing of a new type of running shoe that does not fit into the standard categories of motion control, shock absorption and a neutral shoe.
Achilles Tendinitis/Tendonopathy: Too Little – Too Much
During running, there are two moments when the Achilles tendon is active. The calf muscle (Achilles), is the key muscle involved in push off.
Learn to move better with internet video technology
Learning styles theory implies that individuals learn more when the educational experience is geared toward their preferred style of learning.
Slow motion video & changing faulty running form to treat an injury
In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury;
Symmetry – Asymmetry: Problem Solving a Repetitive Use Injury
Searching for the reason that repetitive use injuries occur can be difficult and frustrating.
I suffer pretty bad fatigue after doing a run (even 3 miles). It comes on 2-3 hours after the run andd last several hours....This is something thats come on over the last ten years.
How do you feel about your running form/style/technique?
During the initial interview with a client a standard question that I use is “how do you feel about your running form, do you think you have good form, or do you think you look like Ikabod Crane”?
Ideal Running Form: Pose Running versus Chi Running – Theory & Evidence
Advice from coaches and personal fitness trainers can be classified into two categories; a theory based approach or an evidence based approach.
Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?
Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?
Powerful Treatment for Running Injury
A Powerful Treatment for a Running Injury
Have shoulder pains? You came to the right place.
I have been doing exercises for my abs but they are just now showing what can I do? I even have little fat.
I started training two months ago and I have really noticed a boost in my fitness,all you need is time and dedication.
Hi I am currently training for the London Marathon and have developed what i think are shin splints. I have quite a good base of fitness as i have been training the last 4 months.
“The 7 Deadly Sins of Lifting” this is another installment from A. Jay of a series of motivational articles.
Training for distance running (and Injury)
I am 71 years of age and trying to return to running after more than twenty years of inactivity.
Most people would agree the hardest muscle to get into shape is the one 'between the ears.'
next NLP Sports Practitioner Course that we run here at Mindtree Ltd.
How to warm up before training and event
TRAINING ADVICE Warm ups Warming up prior to exercise, helps lower your risk of injuries and the aches and pains that come with exercise.
Drug testing what's out there a physiotherapists view point
Testing Athletes for Drug Use Why do some “athletes” try to enhance their performances on the track and field by taking drugs?
Here is the first and not the last instalment of Nick Mitchell’s long awaited All Strength Q&A.
Are you making these mistakes as an Athlete?
Don’t get me wrong nobody’s perfect, especially me, many of these ideas came from my “Stupidity”, a rollercoaster of discovery, injuries and re-injury, does that sound about right?
Sports Medicine Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
This article was a long time coming. After writing and then scraping and re-writing it is a good way to describe this.
INTRODUCTION TO SHIN SPLINTS
The Insider’s Secrets to a Flat Stomach
Hey regular blog readers myself and Nick sat down and and had a conversation, long story short this article was born.
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" ?
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" Article by Steve Blades. It is all about carbohydrate rotation for ultimate performance.
Another great read by Steve Blades aka "Marmite". If you are not making gains in the gym or the track this will change everything completely.
You are a Beginner, READ THIS!
A great,long article about everything on general bodybuilding ,training, nutrition and supplementation as a beginner.
A great new update to hit Rawgrip.com, a great article for all of the new found health freaks this year.
Squat Rx Video Creator Interview
If you are a serious lifter you must have heard of the “Squat Rx” video series all over the net. The Videos are available on YouTube.
How Focused Are You at the Gym?
Sean discusses The Top 10 Reasons why you are slacking in the Gym and How to prevent this. He exposes some great Tips how to make your training sessions more productive for better end results.
Finally an article created for all you serious weight shifters. C Pikey discuses the truth about A massive Bench Press and gives some tips How To Improve your Weak Bench.
haemoglobin levels and performance
what effect on performance would a 15% drop in haemoglobin levels have? as any one had blood test and and had this problem ? and what was the outcome ?
Glycemic Index in Athletes and Weight management
An article about the glycemic index of carbohydrates pertains directly to athletes and their performance.
Inaugural Rose Bowl Half Marathon I was still recuperating from a bicycle crash and did not finish the planned training before the race, but had ran the distance slowly.
A new article by Michael Nystrom discussing the protein intake amounts in athletes. Athlete Protein intake article
America's growing health crisis.
A good article about fish oils and the recommended intake in an athlete, a great read. Fish oil article Or
I finally finished a nutrition article which will help any athlete to peak performance. It covers everything from protein intake for an athlete and how to loose some extra pounds.
Training Methods for the Development of Power
The other day I came across a presentation a friend and I did at university. Thought I'd share it with you all.
When we set up the new PP Online site, one of our biggest aims was to create a place where anyone with a passion for sport could share their opinions and experiences.
Who drinks red bull or other caffeine beverages before they compete?
Steroids are banned, dangerous drugs. DON’T TAKE THEM.
Distance Running in the Safari
My dear old Bloggies
The younger generation knocks at the door
How running helps you quit smoking
Although I’m on the Council
Videos
Pilates for Running with Caroline Sandry
In this video TV presenter, personal trainer and Pilates expert Caroline Sandry takes you through a number of Pilates exercises that are of specific benefit to runners.
