Marathon

Like many professions or pursuits, even running/ runners have a ‘lingo’ of their own that is often confusing and bordering-on-incomprehensible, especially to non-runners and sometimes even novice runners. Below is a shortlist of the most commonly used acronyms/abbreviations that runners use. Commonly Used Running Abbreviations and Acronyms AT: Anaerobic Threshold. Also LT (Lactate Threshold):  It…

Running is a popular sport not only because it offers a multitude of benefits, but also because, unlike most other sports, it has a very low bar to entry – you only need comfortable running clothes, good shoes and a place to run. And lately – a new vocabulary as well! Like any other vocation,…

A lot of runners focus on what not to eat or drink but it is equally important to know what to eat to properly fuel your body to achieve peak performance and overall good health. Food contains macro and micronutrients that play different roles in the way energy is delivered to our body. You will…

Running in cold and frigid weather during the winter season sounds horrible to most people. Dependant on where you live, it can vary from running in low temperatures to running in extreme cold with frigid winds and slippery ice /foot-numbing snow underfoot But running in cold weather does not have to be a wretched affair…

Some people say altitude is the great equalizer – you can be short or tall, athletic or overweight and still feel the debilitating effects that high altitude has on your body. But you can mitigate these effects to a large extent by being prepared – mentally and physically. If you are looking for a definitive…

One of the keys to successful marathon (or half marathon) training is to vary your workouts. Variation can be built in with the type/variety of runs that you do (easy, tempo, pace, intervals, etc), strength/ weight training (both upper body and lower body strength workouts) as well as cross training (cycling, swimming, etc). Unfortunately, building…