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There is obviously a lot of history around marathons in general. Most people know the story of Pheidippides in 490 BC running from Marathon to Athens to announce the defeat of the Persians to all those waiting Athenians. Each of the great marathons known as the World’s Major Marathons has...

One of the most common running injuries is Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome). This issue occurs when the connective fascia tissue that connects the shinbone to the pelvis bone becomes too tight. The tightness of the tissue causes the IT band to painfully rub against the femur. Often, it is runners who...

What gear do you really need for triathlon?  It’s not as complicated as some may want you to think. Getting in to the sport of triathlon is easier than you might realize. Especially if you are already a cyclist, swimmer, or runner, the transition to doing three sports in...

Coaches note: You do have to be relatively fit before attempting these workouts, as a guide you should be able to run comfortably for 26-30km before attempting the workouts featured below. Completing these workouts on similar courses to your marathon is also ideal. Workout One: 3 x 5km with 1km...

Running in the rain can be fun and even therapeutic. If you’ve found the proper running plan for beginners, don’t let rain derail it. Exercises to get faster at running often work better in the rain because of the added challenges. Running in the rain can function as overtraining for when you get...

Cities offer many amenities, but wide-open, pollution-free spaces for running are rarely one of them. You can still have a great run in an urban environment, but it takes extra planning and precautions to make your experience safe and enjoyable. From running at off-peak times to sharing the sidewalks, here are 10 tips...

Once you’re doing it regularly, running is extremely rewarding. In addition to checking the exercise box for the day, running is therapeutic and great way to get some alone time, or to nurture a friendship or relationship if you prefer to run with someone. Having said that, getting there is...

To participate in a running marathon means more than just running a long distance and hoping to reach the finish line. It means that you will need to take good care of yourself, as both your physical and mental shape must be in good shape before putting yourself under...