Sunday, December 22, 2013

Alternatives to sports drinks | allaboutrunning.net

Alternatives to sports drinks | allaboutrunning.net: "Sports drinks are now a multi billion dollar industry, with brands lining up huge advertising campaigns and signing up sports stars in an effort to get the edge on their competitors. However, if you're uneasy about washing down drinks with a long list of laboratory-sounding ingredients, or merely looking for a more natural alternative, there might be a way to fashion an alternative from things that are already in the refrigerator."

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Famous feats of endurance running | allaboutrunning.net

Famous feats of endurance running | allaboutrunning.net: "Ultra distance running is a relatively recently popular sport, but it has a colourful history to match any of the more well-established sporting disciplines, beginning in the late 1860's to the present day."

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Steering clear of Achilles tendon injuries while running | allaboutrunning.net

Steering clear of Achilles tendon injuries while running | allaboutrunning.net: "It is estimated that over 250,000 people suffer Achilles tendon injuries during sports, making it one of the most common sporting injuries. Achilles problems often tend to persistently nag runners for some time after they are first gotten, and so they are something that are best avoided. The pivotal location of the Achilles tendon also means a niggle here can act as a warning system to watch how you're treating your body in general. Here are some tips for prevention and treatment:"

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Additional winter trainning for runners. | allaboutrunning.net

Additional winter trainning for runners. | allaboutrunning.net: "What can we do, during long winter days?   The snow and cold days can be discouraging  for our training schedule so our training habits are in downfall. Cold weather forces us to bundle up, slowing our stride and our favorite  trails are covered with snow and ice. Depending on where you live and when you run, there may be days when you shouldn't run. Extreme cold, when temperatures are below well zero and the wind is blowing, or when the roads are slippery.  Hire are few tips to keep up with our work out. Sport activities to motivate yourself to not only stay fit, but to improve your fitness. "

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Running | Running Races | ACTIVE

Running | Running Races | ACTIVE:

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