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Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
Telling Non-Olympians how to do it too!
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
Running and Swimming compared with Rowing exercise?
Power output and lean body mass – how do rowers compare with other athletes?
Face-cooling improves sports performance
The effects of face-cooling during hyperthermic exercise
Cool weather heat stroke risk
Training programmes: Benefit from Hip extension
Standing machine hip flexion
Sports Injury: Distance Running
Bleeding risk for ultra runners
The Effect of Creatine on Runners
Creatine serum offers no advantages for runners
Speed Training: Compression Clothing
Compression clothing – can it help you squeeze out a PB?
Chronobiology and the Internal Clock
Chronobiology – how timing could give you the edge
Cycling Training improves sports performance
Can bike training improve the performance of non-cycling athletes?
Sports Nutrition: Antioxidants
Antioxidant protection for athletes: is it time to ditch the pills?
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?
Does glucosamine really work?
Time Efficient Running - run less to run faster?
Running efficiency training ideas
Injury Prevention and Stretching Advice for Runners
Speed Training Workouts : Is over-speed training over-hyped?
Triathlon Swim: Swim slower for faster triathlon times
Backwards Running : The benefits of training backwards
Stress & Overtraining : Strategies to ward off overtraining by dealing with stress from all sources
Deep Water Running : Getting into deep water - why it can be good for fitness
The split squat
Slow Training: Why long, slow training runs may be best after all
Standing Calf Raise : Standing machine calf raise
The step-up
Running stitches: New thoughts on stitch
Air Pollution Sports: the real problem that faced the organisers of the 2004 Olympics
Runner's high: a new explanation
Distance running training - How
scientific training | marathon training
Scientific training: How one former couch potato found a talent and then called on the appliance of science to become an elite performer
Marathon runners: Metabolic markers of peak performance
Carbohydrate drinks: Carbohydrates and perceived exertion
London marathon: Lies, damned lies and statistics: what we know about the incidence of injury, illness and death in the London Marathon
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'
Anaerobic Training: If you're a 5K runner, don't neglect the crucial 7 per cent
Running Injuries: What you don't know about injuries can really hurt you.
How to avoid the most common sporting injuries
Is treadmill training useful for the serious athlete?
sprinters muscle composition | distance runners muscle composition
Sprinters and distance runners muscle composition: why sprinters have a natural advantage
These sizzling 'super sets' will have a dramatic effect on your performance
These sizzling 'super sets' will have a dramatic effect on your performance
Lactate threshold running speed
Lactate Threshold Running Speed: This New Zealand research shows why it makes sense to boost your lactate threshold running speed.
Running Economy: Turning your attention inwards can help you run more economically.
Can too much stretching actually slow runners down?
Can too much stretching actually slow runners down?
Maximal Lactate Steady State pace
Maximal Lactate Steady State Pace: An easy way for runners to estimate Maximal Lactate Steady State pace
Sub 4 Minute Mile: Here's a training programme designed to crack the ultimate goal: the sub-four-minute mile.
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?
Runners benefit from strong hamstrings
Runners benefit from strong hamstrings
10k training: What does science have to say about the right training programme for the 10K?
How to monitor your maximal running speed, your power and your endurance - in training.
osteoporosis | female athletes | distance running injuries
Osteoporosis - female athletes distance running injuries : why distance running can be bad for bones
Sport-specific Training: The ultimate training programme: an indispensable year plan for runners
Triathlon: To boost your overall performance, you should focus on the crucial bike-run transition
Marathon workouts - If you're planning to run a marathon, here's what to do in the crucial four weeks before it
Athletes and Air Pollution: When athletes should keep off the road
Interval Training 1: How to strike and sustain VO2max gold, and other benefits of high-quality workouts
Running Economy 2: A brief history of the strengthening of the economy, and why it matters
Creatine now shown to boost performance in trained sprinters
By now, we've all heard about the "fire and brimstone" training camp which Kenyan runners attend each year just prior to the World Cross-Country Championships.
Steeplechase training: How I cut my steeplechase times by 30-40 seconds.
Cross-country runners: Owen Anderson answers training queries
carbohydrate loading Research: A revolutionary new way to slam 20 per cent more glycogen into your muscles.
Inline skating | running endurance training | VO2max
In-line skating training helps running endurance and increases VO2max.
breathing techniques in running
Breathing Techniques In Running: If you let your mind control your heart, you can improve your performances
creatine | endurance athletes | weight gain
Creatine and endurance athletes - The correct dose of creatine can help endurance athletes - without making them gain weight
These sizzling 'super sets' will have a dramatic effect on your performance
These sizzling 'super sets' will have a dramatic effect on your performance
Conditioning: Next to cross-country skiing, running is the best type of fitness training for all sports.
Running Economy: Strength training improves running economy in female runners.
Triathlon
Eccentric Training: What happens when you start running down hills?
Personal experience: longevity
" I am now running, at 59, the sort of times I was running as a 19-year-old National Serviceman" .
treadmill running and natural running differences
Treadmill running and natural running differences
Exercise Equipment: Is treadmill training a help or hindrance for the serious athlete?
Tapering For Competition 1: Why fast, exponential decay beats step reduction when preparing for a peak performance
Achilles tendon, running economy and tendinitis
Having a short Achilles tendon may be an athlete's Achilles heel
Speed Training: Talking turkey: why hill work helps athletes in football, rugby, basketball, cricket - and even running
Deep Water Running: When your training should land you in deep water
Running Economy 1: Here are some of the things your mum forgot to tell you about putting one foot in front of the other
Running Economy 2: How to make headway on improving running efficiency: can freeloading African women provide some important clues?
To commemorate Roger Bannister's celebrated feat in 1954, here is a new training regime for your own "miracle" mile based on recent research carried out in the US at George Washington University and the University of Rhode Island.
Endurance Running: The slippery problem of taking in sustenance when you're on the move.
Running Efficiency
The athletic world reacted with a mixture of derision and skepticism when it learned that famed Chinese running coach Ma Junren was giving his world-champion female athletes turtles' blood in hopes of enhancing their performances, but scientists in Cambridge, England have recently learned that a turtle-blood cocktail may be no laughing matter. That's because they've discovered that the blood of another reptile - the crocodile - may eventually improve athletic prowess.
running form | biomechanics | running style
Running form: How you can become a better runner without increased fitness - with the right form.
How to finish with a big kick, and not a stumbling stagger.
Marathon training mistakes - Here are some of the most common marathon mistakes, and how to avoid them
endurance athletes race pacing
Endurance Athletes Race Pacing: If it makes sense to run the second half faster than the first, then why do the Kenyans go out so fast?
5000 Metres Training: If you've got the 5000 metre blues, here's a way to get you back on song
Triathlon training: To boost your overall performance, you should focus on the crucial bike-run transition
400m workouts | marathon workouts
These are the 'golden' workouts for the key distances from 400m to the marathon
Running Surfaces: Why Haile boycotted the Atlanta oval - and can tuned tracks improve your own performances?
Freestyle swimming techniques: Only the development of swimming flumes in the 1970s allowed tests to be performed which compared to those being carried out on such activities as cycling and running.
athletes drug testing in sport
Athletes Drug Testing In Sport: What do you do when running breathes meaning into every moment of your life - and you're suddenly told that you can't run anymore?
Bone Maintenance in Older Runners
Bone Maintenance in Older Runners
Is the move towards thinner, less cushioned shoes, a trend I should be following?
Cross Training Workouts
Fell Running: Take to the hills
Shin splints: These exercises will help to strengthen your lower legs, and prevent or repair shin splint problems
A question-and-answer session, conducted by Owen Anderson and Jim Bledsoe.
If you plan to make your mark as a speed merchant, don't get born in a cold month
Here's an exclusive report on a world-record attempt made in (or about) the year 2025
Running Economy 1: A brief history of the strengthening of the economy, and why it matters
Call the Coach: Your questions answered
10k: If you want to set a world 10K record, run the second half slightly faster - and do it in July in Scandinavia!
Veteran Runners: improve your foot speed
Steph Cook: gold medallist. The inspiring tale of the rower who became a shooter-fencer-swimmer-rider-runner
Mental Strength: To improve your performance, you have to start by fortifying your mind--
Half Marathon Training: The key to improving your half-marathon times is in your 10K running.
Running Techniques: Technique drills for runners are usually performed using three activities - marching (walking), skipping and running. Each activity helps to develop important components of proper and economical running techniques.
half-marathon workouts | 5K workouts | training
Half-marathon and 5K workouts - These are the 'golden workouts' for success in the 5K and the half-marathon
treadmill training | hill workouts on a treadmill
'Hill' workouts - If you want to avoid the weather, do them indoors. Here's how to set the speed and inclination of the treadmill for best results
Sebastian Coe's 800 metres world record is now 14 years old, as is his 1000m record. Numerous attempts have been made by promising two-lap performers to smash it - all have ended in failure. Why is this so?
Cross Training: Triathletes are right to combine cycling and running in the same training session
anorexia nervosa | runners | eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa - Elite Runners are at High Risk of Eating Disorders
Heart Rate Monitor Reviews - Warning: reliance on a heart monitor can seriously damage your performance
It's now official: strength training can improve your running economy.
Therapeutic Massage | Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness | DOMS
Therapeutic Massage and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Beyond the marathon
Two workouts that will help you pack more punch with your race pace - even at age 56
Running injury: Pity the poor runner he'll have arthritis when he's older. Or will he?
Distance Events: The risks of going long: when the super-fit endurance athlete turns into the heart attack victim
Interval Training 2: How to strike and sustain VO2max gold, and other benefits of high-quality workouts
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
Running Economy 1: How to make headway on improving running efficiency: can freeloading African women provide some important clues?
Menstruation and lower bone density
Menstruation And Lower Bone Density: Running tends to increase bone density in the legs, thwarting osteoporosis in that part of the body, but there have been disturbing reports that running can produce lower-than-normal bone thicknesses in the lumbar spine.
Here's a new running-based test of anaerobic performance for which you need only a stopwatch and a calculator.
hill running | strength training
Hill running for strength training - Uphill sprints boost hip power
Creatine Monohydrate Effects: Dietary supplementation with an important amino acid called creatine has been linked with greater muscle strength during weight-lifting exercise, faster running times during 1000-metre intervals, and improved recovery following intense exercise.
Speed Training: If you want to improve your one-mile times, follow these speed-building workouts.
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
Owen Anderson answers a training query
5k training
Achilles Tendonitis: This affliction is the curse of the running classes. Here's how to prevent it, and how to recover if you've been unlucky
Distance running & testosterone
Distance Running & Testosterone: Can distance running determine the sex of your children
" VersaClimbing" produces higher oxygen consumption than rowing or running, but a better workout?
Running Economy
High speed running tests | marathon
High-speed running tests are excellent predictors of marathon finishing time
This new research confirms that the also-rans are working every bit as hard as the winners
Tapering 1: What form of tapering works best in which sports? Here's a critical review of the research
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?
Tapering For Competition 2: Why fast, exponential decay beats step reduction when preparing for a peak performance
medicine ball workouts | medicine ball traning | medicine ball exercises
These medicine ball workouts can do wonders for running velocity and power.
Endurance Performance: Conventional training for distance events is dead: now you need to work on your anaerobic power
Shin splints: These exercises will help to strengthen your lower legs, and prevent or repair shin splint problems
Running Economy 2: Here are some of the things your mum forgot to tell you about putting one foot in front of the other
Anaemia: Runner's persistent anaemia baffles doctors
Running Research: Don't tell Chancellor Brown, but the economy is improving
Mile Training
Running Efficiency
Distance running injuries: Why distance running can be bad for bones
Running style: Why older runners need protection
How your age should affect your running style.
acclimatisation | heat acclimatisation
Acclimatisation: Your pre-competition strategy for staying cool when the heat is on
The truth about tapering
Plyometric training: why stiffer legs make running easier
Questions
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
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...
Comments on current training program
I am currently coaching two athletes for the 1500m run. They're both 15 years of age and have great motivation.
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.
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.
What can I do to make my legs stronger?
What is better for toning your legs?
Is a bike or treadmill better for your legs? Also can you just sum up everything I need to do to be faster?
When I do spot running or normal running I seem to hit a point where I can't go faster.However hard I try I can't go faster. How do I improve my speed? How do I push myself to higher speeds?
i won the school 400m, won the district 400m, came 2nd in zone and have state comin up tuesday week, i ran the 400 at zone in 56 seconds, i want to improve my time by at least 2 seconds
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?
How do i achieve my goal in becoming more stronger in physical sports?
I am 15 and i want to become stronger and fitter. I need to improve my strength and my fitness. and probably my speed.
I've gained weight even though I've increased my training?
I'm currently training for the Tresco marathon next April & have been training 6 times a week however I'm finding that I'm putting weight on, why is this?
Hi all,
Hi can anyone help. I had a car accident in 2005 i was hit from behind by a lorry. Since then I have had pain in my right buttocks, lower back right side, hip, front and back of pelvis.
Help on achilles tendon problems?
I am 50 y.o. male, keen swimmer, do a fair bit of walking also, smoker, drinker, but fairly fit. Work offshore, and do a lot of travelling.
how to be ready for 5000m race within 14days?
Hi I am chirag patel.19male.medical student. I have taken part in 5000m running race.my race will be hold on this 28september. just i can finish 5000m within 30minutes with drink some water.
Who or what are elite athletes ??
I am interested in strength and conditioning and may get accredited while at university.
Hello, I just wonder how I can reproducible test in a cheap way my vVO2max for running in the first hand but also cycling and swimming.
Well, I went for this running method due to a past injury and no time for mileage training.
Is running a plyometric exercise?
Well, when you landing in each step there would be an amortization phase, followed by a short propulsive-muscle phase, is this plyometric?
Increasing Speed, Stamina and Strength
Hi, Im currently 13 male and have quite a bit of muscle on my thighs and calfs. But you cant really tell of all the Excess skin their (fat). Im Quite fast for my wieght but i lack Stamina a lot.
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...
Does weight training help in me run a better 400m?
I did weight training for 6mnths without running, benchpresses and dumbbells, then went to running 500m a day and then it accumulated every day until Thursday which was a time trial.
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?
Check this article, sure broccoli is good and cheaper to help boosting your O2 levels in any event. Test it yourself. http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20080118/broccoli-good-for-the-heart
I have decided to enter a 12km running event in 4 weeks time
What is the best approach considering that I cycle about 350kms per week and perform 1 to 2 60-09 minute anaerobic weight sessions per week on top of this and have done so for the past 8 months consis
What off-season training is there for an 800m runner?
I have an athlete who ran 2:22 in the 800m last year (when she was 11). Due to family matters, she started training late (in May) and finished the season with a 2:24.
Does anyone have a quality core workout (with pictures) that is printable?
Running cadence for faster times?
Hey, I look to Javier Gomez in ITU videos, and check about 3 to 4 steps per second! He seems to have long legs. Does this cadence make you faster? Perhaps there is lower glycogen consumption?
Hey, what about this article from this source: http://www.arthurdevany.com/endurance_training_death_injury_and_risk/ ------------------------- Death by Exercise December 8, 2007 11:25 AM
How can I improve my Sprinting Times?
i am 13 years old and i have 4/5 months before competing for my school and club in the 100m and 200m. my times: 100m-12.21 200m-25.56
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!
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?
Anyone here have read the book of Dr Romanov for Triathlon? It seems interesting. Please comments about.
Cycling Positions and Technique? Hip forward/backward in bike?
Which is the best bike position (seat position - seat tube angle) in triathlon considering the subsequent running style?
Does running with your hip forward make you faster?
Checking running positions of best runners, it seems hip forward, does it help?
How long is to long a break in training?
I regularly take extended periods off due to lack of motivation. Anything from 4 days to 4 months training for more than 3 months straight would be unusual for me.
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 ??
soft tissue damage in the hip area?
I have been running for some years on and off and have recently increased my mileage to 7 miles. I have had pain in my hip and lower back particularly after running.
Quad strain that won't go away.
3 weeks ago, i very very gently strained my right quad kicking a soccer ball. Not much pain until 5 days later in a game I went to sprint.
if a develope pains after 3 months of training in the 100m and 200m training, what is the cause and what solution is available.
does food eaten have an effect on my performance an an athlete.if yes what kinds of food should a sprinter takes.
Q: Whey protein absorption time
After my training, within 5 or 15 or 30 minutes, I take 15 to 30 grams of whey protein with energy drink, alongside 13g of protein from dried fish biscuits.
Endurance & Strength training for Kickboxing
*I'm following a 12 week periodization plan, with peak at 12th week, and potential bout at end of the 13th week. *I'm in the end of the 3rd week.
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?
Off season training for a sprinter
I'm a sprinter moving into my junior year. And I need training tips, maybe some ideas on what else I should do and whatnot. here is what I'm doing so far Tuesday- Resistance training
what are the best exercises to get kids aged 9-12 fit and fast?
Ideally i would like these exercises to be conducted without equipment as it is for a team sport.
Why do my shins hurt when i run?
extreme shin pains after a jog
I have a medical for the fire brigade in 2 weeks time although i train at least 4 times a week which includes about 3.5hrs of cv work i have a rubbish lung capacity how can i quickly increase this to
I play just in front of the back four and want to improve.
I enjoy this position as it emphasises my strengths of tackling and passing, i am extremely comfortable fitness wise in this position but am just wondering how to improve further.
What training should i the week before a 10 mile race
I have been training hard for a 10mile race this thursday.what traning should i do the days before hand and what should eat or not eat
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.
My son is 13 and runs both cross country (3km) and middle distance (800 and 1500). He has a big race coming up on Saturday afternoon that he has been training hard for.
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.
Since I started training one of my legs gets hot not to the touch just inside, it is driving me mad as i really enjoy the running and do not want it to stop.
Do you have any books or articles on elite sprint hurdle drills and model training sessions???
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?
How do you train for a second marathon soon after running one?
I ran the London Marathon two weeks ago and am going to run Edinburgh on May 25th in 4 weeks.I have been doing some short runs, swimming and doing some spin classes.
Have just read the article about shin splints - do I assume all exercises are done in trainers,ie heel hops, heel running etc
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 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?
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.
I want to make a rep volleyball team! Tryouts are in september and i need some trainig ideas from now to then to help me prepare. Any ideas?
Im a freshman in high school with a PR of 2:06.96 for the 800m that i achieved yesterday.
Is breathing heavily a cardio problem?
A sportman for some time now has remarked that he is breathing heavily especially at night. Has this anything to do with the cardiovascular system.
When should Creatine be taken, before or after training?
I am a 38yr old athelte who is starting to take creatine to improve my training and performance, as I have read that Creatine should be used as a suppliment for older athletes.
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.
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.
How long and intense should sprinter workouts be?
I work with a coach who is good with distance runners but seems to work the sprinters too hard.
Does landing on your toes add to speed and make the landing softer?
Coaches teach that landing on the toes add speed and make the landing softer.
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.
Is pronation normal and over-pronation is something that needs to be treated? Or at least remedied with running shoes specially designed for over-pronation?
Medial knee pain and adductor's sore after running, any HELP!
I've had Rt medial below the knee pain (Pes anserine) since July when I was training for an IM and doing alot of hill work on the bike, has improved some but still bothersome, also after my runs both
Im 13 Years old and im just started playing rugby a few months back.
How should I train to improve my reactive times?
What is the proper technique for jumping hurdles
Whats the average time for a 14 year old on the 100 meter sprint?
How can I increase my running time, without going to a gym.
As a teenager would they affect your hormones?
What is the latest training Fad and does it actually work. Im really interested in the ones that do.
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?
Im a middle distance runner, how should I take Creatine?
Supplements that actually work!
Does anyone know any supplements that actually do what they say on the tin and are not just a waste of money. I'm endurance runner.
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.
Has anyone ever had this and if so, how did you treat it?
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.
Do you have to be born with running talent, or can it be learned
Most runners who are trained don't develop appreciable speed. That is why talented runners are recruited.
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 is the best way to train for a judo tournament?
Our matches are 5 minutes long with no breaks, up to 8 matches in the tournament. I am trying to find the best exercises to get us ready for the tournament.
I have dificulty shaping the lower part of my stomach. What exercise can I do to reach that area.
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.
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.
Run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes
I am 45 years of age and require to pass a fitness test, I work irregular hours but can gaurentee that i can run most mornings over a distance of between 2 and 3 miles with varying outcomes of success
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. Any ideas? Thanks
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???
Looking for brief information on types of training.
Components of fitness. Advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek,Interval,Continuous,Weight Training, Flexibility Training?
What are the best supplements for distance running?
i have a big 10mile fell race in 3.5 weeks and am training hard and improving all the time but am looking for that extra edge over my opponents, target time of sub 1hr 20, time last year, 1hr 30.
Interval Training for Triathlon's
I recently moved to heavy interval training during my CV workouts.
Plyometric training - how long?
In an off season period, along with strength & conditioning and general aerobic work, what would be a good length plyometric session to add in once or twice a week to training for a 16 yr old athlete?
Are the eas myplex drinks good?
is eas myoplex good for your body does it have any side effects any one tried it yet?
Does missing a few days of conditioning really hurt you?
My step-daughter is a very accomplished high school 800m runner. She practices all year long, almost to excess.
If i Drink Skimmed milk every day for a month and not drink anything else or eat anything else cept from veg and fruit.. will that be a healthy lifestyle?
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.
back of knee / inside knee pain
i recently started running more milage so i guess this could just be too much training too quickly, from 10-20km a week to 40-50km... i have pain on the inside and back of my left knee.
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?
What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?
What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?
Jack Nirenstein User name: runman I am a subscriber and member of a running group E-mail: pro8form@aol.com I keep getting a page that says that I do not have access to the page.
Hi byan how can i become an athete?
I really need to be an athlete, due to anspiration (realistic)i would really like to achieve. during high school, i ran for my school and i think i really want to be the person i want to be.
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
What happens if you use 100m 200m shoes
if your shoes are for 100-200m race what will happen if you use it in a 400 m race?
Is there a program out there for a player to develop speed?
I'm 6-4 220 pounds but i run a 5.6 in the 40 yard dash is there someone who can tell me what i can do to get this number down i work really hard at it but i'm just not seeing any results if anyone ca
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?
Should I weight train to lose weight?
I run, swim and cycle (doing at least one or a combination of the three each day for at least 1 hour per day). I also do weight training 1-2 times per week.
How accurate is the beep test as an indicator of VO2 max?
I'm doing a research assignment. I have run tests with the beep test but can't do any any actual VO2 max testing because i don't have access to a sports lab.
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 12 and I sometimes feel tired after sprinting 40m. This is what may be affecting my 200m. 60m-8.8 100m-13.1 200m-29.1
How do you condition fast twitch fibres?
I hear that is what makes you faster. This is because I am looking to get a faster time in my 100m and 200m
Opinion. If you could only do one aerobic exercise, which would it be?
Facts are lovely. Which one provides the best overall benefits?
Opinion: Do you think body weight exercise training is superior...
...to free weights? Opinion, but facts and studies are nice.
I have some bodyfat that I would like to lose and have begun to run a hour a day.
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.
I just wondered.
what is the proper technique for sprinting
I have a general idea of how to sprint however i think my form may help decrease my time.
Looking for a 10 week training program for sprinters.
I am a relatively new high school track coach. I only have about 10 weeks to maximize an athletes performance. Most of the materials I have read are dealing with much longer time frames for training.
How to increase performance in your sport?
Pre & post regimes.
How can I get faster times in 100m and 200m
I am 12 and last yr I ran the 100m in 13.11 and 200m 29.0,(rubbish) I want to be able to get low 12s next yr but sometimes I just get tired, intensley sprinting for about 40m.
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 need advise on training intensity,load and quality
I am 25 of age now. Fastest hundred I ran was 10:80 age of 21. Havent run since 2003 Dec.I am getting back.Planning to have a long winter then, compete in summer.
I've always been told that hard training is good training, but during the season I've always been really tired after school, whats my problem?
I know this is a difficult one to answer because their seems to be thousands on the market!
What is the best diet for a football player before and after a match?
I am an amateur footballer but try my hardest and want to achieve what i can at this level and need to do whatever i can for optimum performance eg best training best diet best lifestyle.
I play a sport called gaelic, I need power speed an agility?
I am quicker than average 100m in 12.75secs but i like 2 lower this by 1 sec was wondering if any1 has any tips
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.
I'm having problems with a constant numb pain in my lower back. It sometimes feel as if it's coming from my hamstrings. It gets worse after more intense running sessions.
Can you help me to make an aerobic program?
hi there, im intrested to know more about aerobic exercises and a program for that because im a trainer and need to know more about it and new exercises. Thanks.
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
How should i train and what do i have to do?
Im doing a 1/10 IRON MAN on the 12 April 08 in South Africa, its 380km swim, 18 km Cycle and 4.2 km run,it just seems so hard for me, my boyfriend has done 5 IRON MAN'S going on the 6th.
I am a 16 year old girl who plays competitive netball.
Is it peroneal tendinits/arthritis?.
I am 30 years old and have worked as a Registered Nurse for the past 10 years
what can i do to archieve a better result for my speed training??
i always keep on training to improve my speed but it still not give me a better result.. so, i hope there are still another way that i can do to improve my speed..
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.
Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS - video?
anyone know of a video demonstrating Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS exercise technique? i have achilles tendinitis and would love to try this out!!! thanks sudie.
How can I reduce chronic hard muscle after exercise?
I am 43 year old male, 150lbs, and 5'11".
Sometimes when running I feel a pain in my abdomen. When I bend over it goes, but as soon as I straighten out it returns. Any ideas?
Prolotherapy or cold laser therapy for cartilage re-development
I have been running for over 25 years(primarily marathons,ultras. etc.) I had my first scope done on the knee and they found grade 4 changes in the cartilage.
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What can I do to make sure my hamstring doesn’t pull again?
I’ve pulled my right hamstring twice in two seasons and I’m getting frustrated because I can’t compete. What can I do to make sure my hamstring doesn’t pull again?
I do lots of running on the road and my shins are sore. I’ve been told by a friend that I might have shin splints but I don’t know what they are.
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I ran my first 10k in London on the 6th of July and did it in 64 minutes and 28 seconds..roll on the next one.
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
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