Contrary to popular belief, a runner’s diet is not made of restrictions, deprivations and calculations of calories. A runner must eat according to the same recommendations made for the rest of the population. He/she should simply eat his/her fill and have a varied...

Over-hydration (hyponatremia) is one of the most common medical complications in long-distance training and racing. Many runners tend to be so focused on the performance impact of dehydration that they end up hydrating in excess. Novice and slower runners who mainly...

Sprinters are some of the most unique athletes in the sense that their activity requires maximum effort at all times. As a result, they require a very specific type of training, carefully supervised by a sprint coach. A sprinter is a bundle of fast-twitch fibers and...

Running is a simple and natural form of exercise that can be very good for your overall health and cardiac fitness. As well as feeling toned and fitter, regular running can help you feel happier and more energetic. As with any sport or activity, injuries are an...

A simplistic summary might state that 400m runners are lacking aerobic capacity, and that 800m runners are lacking speed. But the differences between runners of these two events are much more complicated. In fact, there is also an important cultural difference between...

Are you thinking of training for your first marathon? With the recent tragic events in Boston in the forefront of people’s minds, many casual or fun runners are deciding to raise their game and, in solidarity with the world of running, take part in a marathon. Running...