by Andrew Marshall

I’m Not Doing That…

“Except at a military boot camp, it is very difficult to force anyone to train.” (Plowman & Smith, 2011, p.15)   An important element beyond physiological training principles is motivation, and I am sure most if not all readers will have experienced the ‘body is able but the heart is not in it’ scenario. Therefore, any… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Running Injuries & Illness 07

Running Illness Hyponatraemia and Fluid Replacement Individuals who attempt long distance events such as marathons will recognise the need to maintain adequate hydration. Over-hydration can, however, lead to severe illness in the form of exercise-associated hyponatraemia (EAH), which is defined as serum sodium of less than 135 mmol/l during or up to 24 hours after… Read More