Every runner has experienced muscle soreness after a hard run or race. In fact, if a runner’s muscles aren’t sore after a race, it might be a sign that he or she should have tried harder. Although many runners turn to anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen, there are other natural remedies, such as cherry juice, that […]
Eating (or Swishing) Carbohydrates for Fast Running
Every runner knows how important it is to eat carbohydrate-rich foods before a training run or race. In fact, for long races such as the marathon, “carbo-loading” the night before by eating carbohydrate-rich foods is an indispensable pre-race ritual. Foods such as pasta and different types of breads are an absolutely essential ingredient for the […]
A Running Holodeck
I have always been fascinated with the idea of the “holodeck” on Star Trek. In the show, the holodeck is an enclosed room in which objects and people are simulated by projected holographic images. Participants walk on a multidirectional treadmill that causes them to feel like they are walking through the world. How cool would […]
The Benefits of Altitude Training
One of the best ways for runners to improve their performance is to utilize altitude training. The basic idea for altitude training is that exposing the body to the lack of oxygen at high altitudes will cause the body to produce more red blood cells to improve oxygen uptake. Once the runner races at lower […]
The Ideal Running Weight
There is a great article in the New York Times today about how all runners have an ideal body weight. Surprisingly, the seemingly obvious answer, “the lowest weight possible,” is not the correct answer. Different from the common conception, weighing less does not always make you run faster. The problem is that everyone has a […]
