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The benefits of the dynamic warm up
The dynamic warm up is a concept that is very popular in the running community. It has made its presence known with recreational runners and local elites alike practicing it. The November issue of Runners World even featured some approaches to it in the article “Get ready to go“.
Still some resist a change in their [...]
10 Mistakes to avoid on marathon race day
10 Mistakes to avoid on marathon race day
1. Consuming anything for your pre-race breakfast you haven’t consumed before a long run.
2. Trusting that the marathon’s pace group leaders will run the appropriate pace. (Keep track of your actual splits and know your pace for your goal time).
3. [...]
Proper breathing techniques for runners
Like other aspects of our health, breathing is seldom considered…unless it is compromised. This is certainly the case while running.
Since breathing is the means we use to transfer oxygen to all of our body’s systems, saying it’s “important” is quite an understatement. Improving your breathing mechanics while running is a skill that should be valued [...]