People are built to run. Many experts think human bodies are shaped the way they are because we evolved to be extremely effective endurance runners. The shapes of our hips and feet, the length of our legs, our shock-absorbing spinal discs, and our ability to sweat make it possible for us to run mile after […]
Marine Micah Herndon crawled to the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15. The Ohio native runs for veterans, specifically three friends he lost while serving in Afghanistan. By Allyson Chiu | Morning Mix Original Post April 16 Micah Herndon’s head hung between his shoulders as he crouched on all fours. Staring down at the […]
1. TO UPGRADE CARDIO FITNESS Improved heart health, lower blood pressure, increased metabolism, stress relief, extra energy – the benefits of running and boosting your cardiovascular fitness are plentiful and, happily, running delivers them all. It also ups your VO2 max – the maximum amount of oxygen you can utilise during exercise – which is […]
Bothered by bloating? The answer may be on your plate. Like shin splints and IT band tightness, gastrointestinal distress can be an unwelcome—yet common—part of the sport for many runners. But a new study suggests that a certain type of diet may help. Recently published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, […]
Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) We’ve all heard exercise helps you live longer. But a new study goes one step further, finding that a sedentary lifestyle is worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Wael Jaber, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic and senior author of the study, called the results “extremely surprising.” “Being […]
What to Eat Before a 5k/10k Run Carb loading for a 5K race isn’t really necessary. When it comes to a 5K you will really just want to make sure you are doing these following steps when it comes to eating before your race: Eat A Light Breakfast For morning races, a light 200-300 calorie […]