Increase Running Speed

At the end of the day, improving any athlete's ability to run as fast as they can is dependent on one thing: training fast. The only way to run faster is to practice running at ...

Increase Endurance with Carbs and Fats

A high carbohydrate, high-fat diet for three days before competition can help athletes store more fat in their muscles and use much more muscle fat for energy during exercise. Learn how to apply this recent research to your training program.

How to Run Faster

If you truly want your athletes to have dominant speed and reach their full speed potential then you must incorporate a total training program. Let's take a brief look at some of the major components that should be in every athlete's speed training workouts.

Simple Tips On Training For A Maraton

Running an entire 26.2 mile marathon may seem like a daunting task, but with training and commitment, running a marathon is something you can achieve. Here are some tips to help you with your training.

Shocking Shin Splints

Shin Splints may sound a strange condition, but the phrase is very apt when describing how it feels, if not maybe what actually happens!

Black Mountains Fell Race

About the Black Mountains Race in September 2000. It was my first Fell race, of 17 miles and around 5000 feet of ascent. Perhaps, having done a marathon that Spring and my first ultramarathon in August I felt it was manageable, but in the event it proved tougher than expected. Still, it was a memorable race.

Run Faster and Longer in Compression Tights

New study confirms claims suggested by compression tight manufacture.

Running And Back Pain: Check Your Technique For A Likely Cause

Running is an excellent activity for staying in shape and for many it provides a lifetime of enjoyment, challenges and purpose. Yet for others it’s either a short-lived activity or a stop-start routine due to injury. A common problem many runners experience is back pain and in most cases this is self-inflicted. This is actually good news because if you cause it you can stop it.

Match Your Running Shoes To Your Foot Type

Choosing a running shoe that is engineered for your particular type of foot can help you avoid some common running injuries. You can determine your foot type by examining the location of uneven wear on your current running shoes, and by examining your foot impression in wet sand.

Speed Training - Maximum Velocity Running

Maximum Velocity is another way of saying running at full speed. The point in a race, workout or game that you reach maximum velocity depends on strength levels, experience and running mechanics. However, regardless of where and when you reach full speed, there are some differences in running mechanics and effort when compared to acceleration.

Training Speed - Acceleration

Training speed properly is essential for any team or athlete that wants to be successful. It's that simple. In order to run faster, you must break down your speed training into a simple progression to maximize improvements. Let's start with the most important aspect of speed: acceleration.

Running and Cadence of the Human Heart

The human heart beat at a certain rate and when your cadence during running or jogging reaches a perfect equilibrium your body purrs. It makes your heart and your entire cardiovascular system extremely happy. It makes your brain happy

College and University Level Track; The Mile Run

Are you an athlete who competes in track and field? If so you maybe surprised that at the College and University level it is not much different than the Championship State Meets at the High School Level. I was quite surprised to find that most of the top high school athletes I competed against at the high school levels showed up on the rosters of the various Universities and Colleges

Running the Mile Run

The toughest of all athletes in the world are not Football Players wearing pads and involved in plays for only 8-15 seconds. And the real athletes are not the baseball players who hit the ball as hard as they can or sit for most of the competition on a bench chewing tobacco products. The real athletes are not those who drive around in Golf Carts.