A new study reveals female runners who are underweight have a higher risk for tibial stress fractures and take longer to heal. This is the first study to focus specifically on one bone and one group of athletes, according to Dr. Timothy Miller, assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, and lead author.There is a strong correlation between lower Body Mass Index, or...
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Whether you’re running just for recreation or you have goals to break personal bests, success – however you may define it – will require some trial and error; figuring out what does and doesn’t work for you.A major struggle for new runners is the anxiety of getting injured. This is many runners’ worst nightmare. There is a certain amount of fear with every new exercise regimen. Some...
Pain is a feeling triggered in the nervous system. The perception of it is highly individual and depends on a lot of factors.Some may feel it as discomfort, others as agony. It may be sharp or dull; it may come and go; or it may be constant. People may feel aches in one area of the body, such as back, abdomen, chest, or pelvis. Or they may feel them all over, such as when your muscles hurt from...
Runners’ high is not just an expression; it’s a scientific fact, as studies have shown. The great feeling after jogging that makes you smile and boosts your mood is one of the best results of any cardio exercise. Running is a way of life for many people, but when does it start pummeling you into the ground?People are all built differently and therefore they all respond to stressors to the...
What makes a marathon worth running? Other than the chance to challenge both your physical and mental limits and to prove to yourself that with hard work and determination you can achieve just about anything?For starters, a great course with scenic views certainly adds value to an event. And when that course is lined with hordes of enthusiastic fans cheering you on,...
Fall is one the best time of the year for running – the weather is just right, the environment is more colorful, and there are fewer people on the streets because many prefer to stay home or go to the gym when the temperature drops.Fewer crowds, however, don’t make your run safer. Neither does daylight. Just because you can see far ahead of you doesn’t make you invincible. Wearing...
It is important for athletes to find the proper pre-race routine on the big day. Figuring out the perfect balance between fueling and warming up can take some trial and error.Whether you’re gunning for a sprint or an Ironman, pulling together race day necessities for a triathlon is no easy task. Especially if you’re traveling to a race, many considerations need to be made when planning your...
