Sweat and exercise pretty much go hand in hand, except maybe when you head out for a short run on a frigid winter morning or do a low-intensity workout like gentle yoga, walking, or tai chi. Some athletes love to sweat. They wear their soaked workout gear like a badge of honor, a marker of … Read more
Have you ever stood at the starting line of a race and among the sea of bare legs, you spot beautifully-sculpted calves? Or perhaps you see guys or gals at your gym with calves that seem to pop out or bulge from the leg like when someone flexes their biceps. For some people, it seems … Read more
Born in the early 1970s at the San Diego Track Club, modern triathlon has grown enormously over a short period of time into a variety of popular formats. There are now thought to be around 100,000 active participants in the UK alone, where it’s one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. We’re not bad at it … Read more
It’s widely accepted that within the hierarchy of sports nutrition that energy balance/energy availability forms the foundations, and should be where the most attention is applied. But one of the most common observations that I’ve encountered when working with female athletes is that they’re not eating enough to support their training. Yet, rarely do they … Read more
Does everyone need to run? No. But there are some significant benefits of running? Yes. Not only will you learn an incredible amount about yourself, but you’ll learn really cool things like running is NOT BAD for your knees because it provides joint lubrication. And that active people have better mobility and joints than those … Read more
Table of Contents What is the alkaline diet? Urine testing and pH The “caveman” theory Alkaline diet and health Alkaline diet, weight and performance The bottom line Endurance athletes are always looking for an edge, whether it’s buying new supershoes or following a Norwegian-inspired training protocol. This applies to diet, too – endurance athletes are … Read more
Chocolate milk conjures up memories of a childhood sweet treat, perhaps sitting at your kitchen table sipping the creamy drink through a straw. But, although we tend to think of choosing milk as a drink for kids, it’s also a go-to recovery drink for endurance athletes. But, is chocolate milk good for you? Why do … Read more
It’s not uncommon for runners to constantly want more. A new PR, a longer distance, a more challenging route. Let’s just say we become a bit addicted or, better yet, obsessed with running. Once we’ve mastered our 5k, 10k, and half-marathon, the next natural step is, yes, you guessed it, a marathon! Whether it’s your … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. This past weekend, pros raced for a $50,000 prize purse at Clash Miami in one of the … Read more
Aside from the 5k, the half marathon is the most popular race distance worldwide, with 2.1 million participants in 2018, according to the International Institute of Sports Medicine. Many runners gravitate towards the half marathon because it’s a nice sweet spot between the shorter distances like the 5k and 10k and the unforgiving and time-consuming … Read more