When running downhill becomes a pain in the ITB To a runner suffering from ITB Syndrome, nothing says “hello knee pain” more than a good stretch of downhill terrain. For the uninitiated, ITB stands for Iliotibial Band. Whilst ITB Syndrome is … [Read more...]
Debunking 3 Running Dehydration Myths
Myth One: If you don't have clear wee you are dehydrated. The fact of the matter is, if your wee is clear, you are likely over hydrating, or you may have kidney problems, diabetes, or other health issues. Your body is very clever. It can defend … [Read more...]
Overtraining and how to avoid it
Chances are, you're reading this because you want to improve your running performance. And chances are, that improvement is to be measured by either running a particular distance faster than you ever have before, or being able to complete a race … [Read more...]
Debunking the BMI (Body Mass Index)
The Body Mass Index (BMI) has been popular since the 1970s as an easy way to assess a person’s body weight as it relates to their health. It is used widely as a predictor of obesity, as well as life expectancy. BMI compares your weight … [Read more...]
Running in Hot Weather: How to pre-cool to boost performance
Did you know that many studies show exercise performance is impaired in hot, humid conditions? Yes! People spend time and money on researching and writing about the fact that when it’s hot, you can’t run as fast or as far. And lucky for us they … [Read more...]
Coffee and Kids: Is it Safe?
Fathers Day this year I was on the tea and coffee station at the school’s Father’s Day Breakfast. I thought I’d be serving tea and coffee to the dads, so was a bit surprised at the number of kids who asked for tea, and even more surprisingly, coffee … [Read more...]
Recovery Runs: What are they, and why should you do them?
Recovery runs are the easiest runs you’ll do all week. They are short runs done at a VERY easy effort. Leave the running watch at home and slow down to smell the roses! Whilst recovery runs are the easiest runs on your program, it doesn’t make … [Read more...]
9 Running Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed
There are a load of “running apps” around. Typically they tell you when to run, or when to stop, or will store your running playlist, or create a playlist for you based on your running cadence. Some will match the beat of the music to your current … [Read more...]
Run Faster or Run More?
Can You Cram For Your Next Fun Run? Kind of... but just like cramming for an exam, "cramming" for a fun run will yield only short term results. I have to admit, I used to operate on the "cram, exam, forget" technique. I'd cram the … [Read more...]
Anti-Inflammatories and Running
Why does inflammation get such a bad wrap? Inflammation. At its worst, it can stop you in your tracks. But if your tendency is to reach for the Voltaren at the first slight twinge or sign of inflammation, you might like to consider what purpose … [Read more...]
