Bike to Run. Trying to limit muscle fatigue

Last summer I did a few adventure races and it wasn’t until my final race of the season when I quickly transitioned from the bike to the run that I really felt the fatigue in my quads. Here is a photo of that transition. 

Me, hiding the pain well

Ultra-marathons... Do you have what it takes?

I was first introduced to the concept of ultramarathons when I read Born To Run in 2011.  If you haven’t read this book it is a great story, and it will motivate you to get your ass off the couch!  More recently I have been inspired by the new television show Boundless, which got me thinking, what does it take to successfully complete an ultra.

Developing Good Running Posture. A starting point for new runners.

Training longer, harder and more frequently are what runners typically do to increase their speed and strength. You can supplement before and after a run and implement strategies to aid recovery, but what about while you are running. Are you conscious of what you are doing while you are running or are you trying to get from point A to point B as fast as you can, no matter what it takes? If there was a way to train smarter and not harder but still develop stronger muscles and improve your performance as a result, you would probably be interested right? Well there is a way and I’m going to tell you how.

Performance and Recovery: The pro’s and con’s of compression clothing in sport

Compression clothing is very popular in athletics and even I have recently been considering getting a pair of graduated compression socks for myself.  Graduated compression refers to the pressure of the garment decreasing as it moves closer to your heart.  In the lower legs for example, the compression would be highest around the ankle and decrease as the stocking moves closer the knee.  Compression was traditionally intended for impaired venous return, and for limiting repetitive sports injuries such as medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints).  Healthy runners wear compression gear to improve performance and recovery.  Let’s look at a study published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23302134), and see what the research says.