Foot strike has been a hotly debated topic of late, with some sources indicating it makes no difference to performance, and others emphasizing its importance for running form. A study in the Journal of ... Continue Reading
Is Ultra-Endurance Training Good or Bad for Your Health?
Several months ago I reported on the effects of endurance training on the brain. Under certain conditions it seems as though long-distance endurance sports could be harmful to health. This may be true only ... Continue Reading
Run Further, But Hurt Less? Reduced Muscle Damage Seen in Ultramarathons
The growing popularity of ultramarathons has created a new opportunity for researchers, giving them access to a pool of subjects willing to push the limits of human performance under conditions of extreme ... Continue Reading
Ultramarathoners Are Older and Less Injured Than You Might Think
I’d be a wealthy man if I got money every time I heard the question, “Am I too old to start [insert sport of choice here]?” Since I am beyond what most people consider my prime as an athlete myself, I ... Continue Reading
