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Rolling for better running: Does foam rolling actually work?
Foam rollers are a favourite of professional athletes and amateurs alike. They are used both as a warm-up method before exercise as well as a means to speed up recovery. But does foam rolling actually work? I packed my stuff and ran straight to the university library to find out. Here’s what science has to…
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How to train for a marathon: a beginner’s guide
You’ve come here because you are planning to run a marathon. Now you want to know how. Seek no more! This is your definitive guide: How to train for a marathon. Instead of starting this post with stuff like: it takes time and dedication etc. etc. I’m just gonna dive right in. It is a…
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Running when sick: how to know if I can go out
The flu has officially arrived in my home (which is not so surprising with a baby daughter bringing all sorts of viruses home from day care). When it comes to running I don’t really bother about having a bit of a runny nose. Usually I can just continue training. As a matter of fact I…
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Become a better runner with a running shoe rotation.
Besides the fact that some of you might find it enjoyable to buy new running shoes, studies have shown that it is actually beneficial to your running and your wallet (go tell that to your spouse!) to rotate multiple running shoes in a week. Using multiple shoes throughout the week reduces the chance of injury…
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Heart beats: Cardiac Drift and how to deal with it
You might have noticed that sometimes during a long run, at a certain point in your run, your heart rate goes up, while the intensity of the run remains the same. This rise in heart rate is called cardiac drift. In this post I’ll dive into what is cardiac drift and how to deal with…