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My Side Hurts When I Run: Why it Happens & How to Prevent It

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Ever felt a sharp jabbing pain below your right ribs while you are halfway through your run? You might be experiencing side cramps/ stitch or the more scientific term, “exercise-related transient abdominal pain” (ETAP). It’s really common among runners, but sometimes you might also get side cramps while swimming and doing other sports. Why do side cramps happen? …

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How to Use Heart Rate Training to Improve Your Recovery, Speed & Endurance

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Universal Sports ran a series of videos called “Race to Recovery” which focused on the importance of using a heart rate monitor to build speed and improve recovery time for people who are training for a half or full marathon. In the 3-part series, amateur runner, Kinga Philipps works with Running Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman to …

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The Difference Between A Sprinter & A Marathoner

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Most of us would categorize running as just one type of sport but did you know that there are different types of runners? You could be a sprinter or a marathoner, depending on what run that you usually do. Though they sound the same there are clear differences between these two running categories. We stumbled …

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Train At The Right Heart Rate Zone To Maximize Your Workouts

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Picking up from where we left off, we’re going to talk about the MOST vital organ in the human body – the HEART! Heart Rate (HR) Our hearts are constantly beating (to pump oxygenated blood around the body) to keep us alive. Heart rate is usually expressed in BPM (beats per minute). The rate at …

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20 Breathtaking Marathons Around The World To Run For

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If you have tried every single marathon in Malaysia, why not make a trip to another country to try their marathons! It’s a great way to get fit while visiting a part of a country on the way. Imagine the scenic views and challenges that you will face, it will be eye opening. Marathons are 26.2 miles …

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How to Run Faster: 7 Tips You Might Have Ignored

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You’ve been running steadily for several months, you’ve taken part in numerous running events and now, you want to take it to the next level. We’re talking about performance and speed because we all want to be the next Usain Bolt, right? 1. Speed Work The obvious thing to do if you want to run …

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Quick Guide to Run Faster with Spinning

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Spinning, or also known as Indoor Cycling, is a form of exercise using a stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel. It can be done in a group or individual setting. It focuses on endurance, strength, high intensity interval training and recovery. Run faster with spinning: True or untrue? To be a good swimmer, you …

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Runners, Are You Doing Your Post-Run Stretching?

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Post-run stretching is an essential part of running that many runners tend to neglect or rather, forget. ADMIT IT! YOU’RE ONE OF THEM. I was one of them too. Keyword: WAS! These days, I spend close to 20 minutes doing a full body stretch after my run! When to Stretch? Back in high school, we were always …

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[Infographic] Running A Marathon: What You Need to Know

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If you’ve recently signed up for a marathon, good for you! It takes a lot of guts, especially knowing that the 42.1km isn’t going to be a piece of cake. You need to know how to run and prep efficiently in order to be able to cover all that ground during the marathon. Before the …

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Post-Marathon Recovery: How to Help Your Body Get Back into Shape

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The Gist of It Recovery time is essential, as doing it wrong could leave you with injuries. Get adequate food, fluids, and sleep after the marathon. To get back to optimal shape, start slow with low impact exercises. You’ve just crossed the finish line, you earned that Finishers Medal around your neck, you’ve hit a …

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