Over the course of a given training cycle my athletes are working on all the different training elements — aerobic endurance, lactate threshold, pure speed, power, muscular strength, neuromuscular maintenance, etc. — with the emphasis on each changing depending on the event we’re trai...
Running For Charity: Uniting For A Cause By Cielestia Calbay Published 8 hours ago comments Tweet Share Charities thrive on uniting runners for a common cause. Learn how you can make a difference at your next race. Training for any race is not an easy task, but running for charity can...
Workout Of The Week: Progression Runs By Matt Fitzgerald Published 5 hours ago comments Tweet Share Regardless of what you're training for, there's a place for progression runs in your training program. Photo: John Segesta It’s all about finishing faster than you start. Horseback ride...
“One of the most rewarding parts of being an elite athlete is having the opportunity to work with youth programs like NYRR Youth & Community Services,” said Davila. “I’m looking forward to spending National Running Day with a group of youngsters who are excited about running. Whether ...
Here’s why: Muscles contract in two ways—concentrically (muscle shortens: think picking something up) and eccentrically (muscle lengthens while contracting: think putting that something back down). “Eccentric contractions are much more costly from an energy and wear and tear perspecti...
Other endurance athletes, such as cyclists, have said ID bracelets can be saviors in crashes. New York resident Tyler VanWormer remembers being only three miles away from home during a bike ride when an oncoming car made an unexpected left turn and drove right into him. He was thrown ...
Haile Gebrselassie Wins In Manchester By News Published May. 21, 2012 Updated 5 hours ago comments Tweet Share Haile Gebrselassie defeated rival Patrick Makau in Manchester. Photo: IAAF One of the greatest distance runners in the world isn’t finished yet. Flashing a big smile, his arm...
“The race was a lot of fun, but I picked up a stomach bug on Friday afternoon and considered not running; however, I couldn’t pass up a chance to run in Portland. I had hoped to run faster and simulate marathon pace a little bit more, but sometimes things don’t go according to plan,” ...
Can A Cup (Or Two) Of Coffee Improve Performance? By Mario Fraioli Published May. 18, 2012 Updated 21 hours ago comments Tweet Share Can a little caffeine before your next race mean the difference between a personal best and an average performance? British study says high doses of caf...
Fortunately, nobody ever comes to your home or office one hour after you’ve eaten breakfast to tempt you with your favorite food. But there is evidence that our society today encourages us to overeat in more insidious ways. For example, in the last two decades of the twentieth century...
Almost every day, TV ads, magazines and websites offer “helpful” tips on how to “blast fat” and “get swimsuit ready.” We’re bombarded with messages about weight loss everywhere we go. Even running publications (Competitor included) get in on the action, telling us that losing weight c...
Meb Keflezighi To Run Bay To Breakers By News Published May. 17, 2012 Updated 37 mins ago comments Tweet Share Meb Keflezighi will take on course-record holder Sammy Kitwara at the Zazzle Bay to Breakers this Sunday. Photo: PhotoRun.net He squares off against Sammy Kitwara this weeken...
While many runners can tend to overcomplicate training, when you get down to the bare bones of it all, training is essentially a balancing act. Trying to balance those two extremes of endurance and speed in the best way possible is they key to reaching our racing goals. There is a rea...
Kara Goucher To Headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland By Mario Fraioli Published 2 hours ago comments Tweet Share Olympian Kara Goucher will begin her Olympic buildup this Sunday in Portland. Photo: PhotoRun.net The Olympian is excited to kick off the inaugural edition of her adopted hometo...
Is The Paleo Diet The Right Choice For Runners? By Kelly O'Mara Published 3 hours ago comments Tweet Share Incorporating some aspects of the Paleo Diet into your nutrition plan may help you get faster in the long run, while also helping you return to your Paleolithic roots. Strengthen...
Well, that’s somewhat true, but it isn’t quite that simple. Instead of telling you to drink more fluids when the mercury rises, over the next few pages we’ll take a look at when you should be drinking water versus when you should be drinking sports drinks or an electrolyte beverage. T...
Why do the fastest runners do most of their running at slow speeds? Because they run a lot, and if they ran a lot and did most of their running at high intensities they would quickly burn out. But you can also turn this answer upside down and say that elite runners run slowly most of ...
In this video, Sage Rountree, author of “The Athlete’s Guide To Yoga”, describes the first of three Low Lunge exercises that will open up your hips and increase your stride length.
The Long Run: High-Quality Runs By Scott Jurek Published 7 hours ago comments Tweet Share Photo: Scott Draper/Competitor Training smarter is better than training harder. When it comes to training, there is no easy way out. To be stronger runners, we need to run. To become fit and eith...
Vacation packages include accommodations, all meals, guided group runs for all levels of runners, yoga classes and transportation during the three-to-six day trips. Meals are prepared daily by a private chef under the guidance of Golumbia with a few meals off-site at a local restauran...
Hash House Harriers: A Drinking Club With A Running Problem By Cielestia Calbay Published May. 9, 2012 Updated 5 hours ago comments Tweet Share The Lima Hash House Harriers and the inaugural South America Red Dress Run in Chaclacayo, Peru. The offbeat group prides itself on eccentric ...
Workout Of The Week: Descending Time Trials By Matt Fitzgerald Published 20 hours ago comments Tweet Share This tough track session will have you race ready for your next 5K. Photo: Kurt Hoy/Competitor This tough track session has been a secret to many a fast 5K runner’s success. If y...
After appearing in Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book, True became an ultramarathoning legend. His popularity stemmed from spending months at a time in the Copper Canyon of New Mexico, where he befriended the Tarahumara tribe and started the Copper Canyon Ultramarathon. He was ...
Over the next few months leading up to the Olympic Marathon in London on August 12, I’ll be sharing my experiences working with César in a weekly column called “Coaching Costa Rica” every Tuesday here on Competitor.com. I’ll give insights on the specifics of César’s preparation, provi...
Become A Plant-Powered Athlete By Cielestia Calbay Published 5 hours ago comments Tweet Share Table of Contents Become A Plant-Powered Athlete 1. Maintain A Balance Of Carbs And Protein 2. Vary Protein Sources 3. Take Supplements 4. Try Algae 5. Don't Fall Prey To Quick Fixes Page 1 o...
Within the past few years a new philosophy of running hydration has gained ascendance. This philosophy advises moderate drinking during prolonged running. It is based in part on a reconsideration of earlier research on hydration and in part on newer, more carefully designed studies, i...
Workout Of The Week: Descend The Ladder By Mario Fraioli Published 8 hours ago comments Tweet Share The descending ladder workout will help prepare your body for the demands of 5K and 10K racing. Photo: Kurt Hoy/Competitor Training for 5K/10K? This session will help you hold on to a h...
“As the official charity partner of this remarkable event, we are grateful to all the participants, especially the amazing group of St. Jude Heroes,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The true winners are the kids of St. Jude. Every dollar ...
Sheryl Crow Runs St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon By Dan Cruz Published Apr. 28, 2012 Updated 32 mins ago comments Tweet Share Nashville, Tenn. – April 28, 2012 – Nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow joined more than 30,000 runners at the 2012 St. Jude Country Music Marathon ...
Carbohydrate Cycling For Runners By Jeff Gaudette Published 19 hours ago comments Tweet Share Table of Contents Carb Cycling For Runners What is carb cycling? Modifying Carb Cycling For Runners Page 1 of 3: Carb Cycling For Runners What is carb cycling? Modifying Carb Cycling For Runn...
