Let's talk about nutrition

If you're aiming to enhance your endurance in sports or simply wish to extend your workout time, understanding fundamental nutrition is essential. Consuming appropriate foods in the correct quantities ensures you get the energy required for sustained training.

The Science Behind Running: Lactate threshold

"Lactate threshold" is a critical yet often misunderstood term in the field of endurance training. This blog seeks to clarify its role, its importance for athletes—especially runners—and the methods tha t can be employed to optimize this vital physiological indicator for improved running performance.

The Science Behind Running - VO2

Ever wondered what makes a runner perform better, go faster, and last longer? It's time to shed light on the metabolic marvel that plays a significant role in it all - the VO2 max. Join us as we delve into this intriguing fitness metric and reveal how it can transform your running performance, setting you on the path to achieving your personal bests.

The Benefits of Rotating Running Shoes: Enhancing Performance and Preventing Injuries

When it comes to training for a marathon or any race, many runners understand the importance of proper footwear. However, what some may overlook is the value of rotating between different shoes and drops throughout their training regimen. In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of incorporating a variety of running shoes into your weekly training routine and explain why it's more than just a fashion statement. Let's explore how rotating shoes can take your running to the next level.

Unraveling the Mystery of Running Shoes: Shoe Drop 2ֿ/2

When you dive into the vast ocean of running shoes, a term you'll likely come across is "drop." If you're not a seasoned runner, this term might be as mysterious as the dark side of the moon. In its simplest form, the "drop" in a running shoe, also known as the "heel-to-toe drop," is the difference in cushioning height between the heel and the toe of the shoe, usually measured in millimeters (mm).

Unraveling the Mystery of Running Shoes: Carbon-plated running shoes (1\2)

In today's world, running shoes boast a combination of innovative features tailored to each runner's unique needs [2]. Think shoe weight and longitudinal stiffness for enhancing running economy (RE), diverse midsole hardness and upper construction for optimal comfort, or slimmer midsoles and reduced heel-toe drops for injury prevention [2].

Understanding running dynamics parameters

Nowadays many smart watches record and measure many parameters other than heart-rate such as cadence, vertical ratio, vertical oscillation and many more. Runners can gain much better insight into their techniques and training progress by using these measurements.