How to Survive a 24-hour Ultramarathon: Pace, Nutrition, and Training
The blog post discusses the "Big Three" strategies for successfully completing a 24-hour ultramarathon: training, nutrition, and pacing. It emphasizes the importance of long training sessions, consistent carbohydrate intake, and maintaining a steady pace. A case study of a 32-year-old runner illustrates these strategies in practice, highlighting lessons learned and recommendations for aspiring ultramarathon runners.
Understanding Pain in Ultrarunning: Insights from Lloyd Emeka’s Journey and Research
The podcast hosted by Jason Koop with Lloyd Emeka delves into the concept of the "pain cave" in ultrarunning, emphasizing pain as an inherent part of the sport. Emeka’s extensive background in business and sport psychology, coupled with his research, offers insights into the psychological resilience required in ultrarunning, understanding pain perception, and effective pain management strategies.
The Top 10 Runner-Friendly Shoes: Best Picks for Every Runner
Choosing the right running shoes is crucial for performance, comfort, and injury prevention. The post outlines the top 10 runner-friendly shoes based on expert recommendations, detailing their key features, weight, and optimal use scenarios. This guide aids runners, from beginners to marathoners, in selecting the perfect pair for their needs.
What Really Happens When You Put on Your Race Shoe: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective on the Pros and Cons of Super Shoes in Running
As a physiotherapist and ultra-distance runner, I am constantly exploring ways to enhance performance and reduce […]
Navigating Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide to Fitness and Hormonal Health
As a clinician dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skills, the focus this month has been on understanding the impact of exercise on menopause, as detailed in a blog inspired by recent podcasts and webinars. The content explores how fitness can alleviate symptoms of menopause and perimenopause by regulating mood, improving sleep, boosting metabolism, and maintaining muscle mass and bone strength. It stressed the importance of personalizing exercise routines to fit individual preferences and the benefits of prioritized nutrition and informing patients about non-fasted exercise to manage stress and muscle health optimally. With expert insights, individuals are empowered to navigate menopause with resilience and vitality.
Embracing the Symphony of Noisy Knees: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Do your knees sometimes sound like a bowl of rice krispies—snap, crackle, pop? You’re not alone. […]
To Run or Not to Run When You’re Sick: What You Need to Know
When you're feeling under the weather, the last thing you may want to do is hit the pavement for a run. However, it can be difficult to determine whether running is a good idea or if it's better to take a rest day. Here's what you need to know about running when you're sick.
The Importance of Moving Well to Run Well
Running is a great form of exercise that provides many physical and mental health benefits. However, […]
Strength Training – essential for progress with Sam Somers.
I am delighted to have Sam Somers from @nextlevelperform contribute to the monthly email and produce […]
Physiorun: A service to make you a Strong Runner
Find a job that you like and you won’t work a day for the rest of […]