has been studying questions like this for more than 20 years, in between running 58 marathons (with a 2:37 PB) and ultra-marathons. He is also a doctor of public health and a professor of exercise science at Appalachian State University in the USA. I
an improvement in hydration status or endurance performance, but a two-year-old study with Olympic distance triathletes produced convincing results. In a randomised, double-blind, crossover study in 30.5oC conditions, the triathletes slowed down much less
-floor exercises strengthen the muscles and sharpen your body’s natural responses.Follow this plan to help you resume running in a healthy way. Keep in mind that these are just guidelines. The most important thing you can do is to listen to your body. If any
Is giving up caffeine really worth the pain? Plenty of you responded to my question, even though last week saw me struck down by a brain malfunction that meant Reader to Reader included a link to the wrong forum thread. That's what coffee withdrawal
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minutes whenever I trained.It was summer and we took a trip to the South of France to stay with my sister. She thought I was mad to be running in my condition. One evening, a doctor came round for an aperitif. I was all but internally examined
temperature above 101°F could increase the risk of birth defects. So make sure youre staying cool enough, and if in doubt, take your temperature after a run. If its over 100°F, youre probably overdoing it. Also, skip that post-run soak in a hot bath.6. You
about your exercise programme is essential to guarantee a healthy pregnancy. A supportive doctor who recognises the benefits of an exercise programme will not only listen to your concerns, but should also address your individual needs, although you should never hesitate
-off time).BlistersWhile the medical and sports communities wrestle with the age-old question 'to pop it or not to pop it?', runners have a more pressing concern: what do you do when a blister appears in the middle of a run? Blisters form when the skin