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Climatic Nutrition for Runners
As runners we all seem pretty aware of the advantages of properly adjusted nutrition (including hydration) both while we are racing and while we are training. However do we pay enough attention to the changing nutritional demands that our climate has on our bodies?
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Tips on How To Train For An Ultra Marathon
If a traditional marathon just isn't enough running or not extreme enough for you, then perhaps an ultra marathon would interest you more. With runs of up to 100 miles and very challenging terrain, an ultra marathon is one of the most challenging runs a runner can take on.
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How To Refresh Your Running
Are you feeling a little stale about running at the moment? Is it hard to remember what is so exciting about pushing yourself physically? This happens to all of us at some time. Sometimes it is because of an end of season back-off in training, or maybe because it is because of overtraining or an injury. Whatever the cause, at some stage in your running, it is inevitable that you will find a temporary drop in your normal motivation.
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To Run or Walk
A choice a race, a time and a place, It is up to you to keep up the pace. In the middle of the marathon you must decide if you are going to go the distance or step aside. Once you commit there is no turning back, it a long road ahead that you must attack. The timing and training all comes to a point of truth, it is all up to you, your strength and youth. Mile after mile your feet pound the ground, you wonder if in the end you will still be around. I wanted to quit so bad they often say, they battle their will for it is the course they must stay. Once completed they stop and say while I did it, of course in the next breath they talk about the pain, yes they admit. 26 miles 385 yards, you run for your life this is not a game of cards. A marathon is extremely an long way, it is a lot of work to make it through no matter what they say.
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Leaning to Run Faster
With the domination of Kenyan athletes this century in road racing and track and field there must be something that they do.
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Nutritional Tips for Trail Running
Trail running is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the outdoor industry. Barely recognized as a sport a few years ago, trail running was viewed as a speedy alternative to hiking. However, with the emergence of ultra-distance running on trails the prestige that comes with winning a trail race has increased tremendously. As trail running becomes more mainstream, it is important that you as a runner remember a few crucial bits of nutritional information that will make any trail run all the more enjoyable.
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Marathon Running - Beat The Heat
Many people who run a marathon get into difficulty if the weather is warmer than usual. This article discusses what every runner should do to avoid problems when running in the heat.
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Buying the Right Shoes
Wearing proper shoes for different types of running is vital. There are three different types of shoes that should be worn.
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Why The Hospital Pass Encourages Me To Watch Not Play Rugby
Whenever I watch international rugby, I often hear the commentators refer to a 'hospital pass', and never has an expression been so apt! The hospital pass happens when a pass is made to a colleague, but either the position of the catching player, or the flight of the ball, leads to only one outcome if the ball is caught, and it's this...
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Springbok Squad Selection
Jake White's reasoning for his squad, at least his loose trio - So through some reading I finally found something about the Springbok squad that actually makes a bit of sense. Through Jake's entire explanation I found good reason, except for one glaring mistake (In my humble opinion) - His argument on Butch James.
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