A new sub-section ‘The Cooper VO2 Max Test’ can be found under the main page heading of ‘Run!’. This article looks at what the Cooper Test is, equipment required, how to run it and presents normative data for comparison.
New Sub-section: The Science of Hills
The new sub-section ‘The Science of Hills’ can be located under the main page heading of ‘Run!’ This section provides a brief overview of the mechanism of hills training, the benefits and the difference between uphill and downhill training.
Carbohydrate-gel Supplementation & Endurance Performance
Research Paper Title Carbohydrate-gel Supplementation and Endurance Performance during Intermittent High-intensity Shuttle Running. Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a carbohydrate (CHO) gel on performance after prolonged intermittent high-intensity shuttle running. Method Seven male soccer players performed 2 exercise trials, 7 days apart. On each occasion, participants completed five… Read More
Marathon: A Runner at Heart
Research Paper Title Impact of Marathon Running on Cardiac Structure and Function in Recreational Runners. Background This study examined the relationship between LV (left ventricular) function, markers of cardiac-specific damage and markers of oxidative stress in recreational runners following a marathon. Method Runners (n=52; 43 male and nine female; age, 35±10 years; height, 1.74±0.08 m;… Read More
New Sub-section: Running: Injuries & Illness
A new sub-section fo the blog ‘Running: Injuries and Illness’ can be found under the main page heading of ‘Run!’. The article includes eight sections which will focus upon one particular aspect of running injuries and illness, and include: History and Examination Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellar Tendinopathy Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome Shin Pain Plantar Fasciitis Running Illness… Read More
Sports Bra’s, Women & Running
Our ancestors perceived that for the purposes of combat or sport, the presence of breasts put women at a considerable disadvantage. The sports bra came too late for the Amazons, and even today it has limitations for women who choose to run hard for long distances. In a survey of 1397 female runners in the… Read More
Running Injuries & Illness 08
Sport and Exercise Medicine Sport and exercise medicine (SEM) is a relatively new National Health Service (NHS) specialty that was set up in 2005 in response to the growing need to manage musculoskeletal and exercise-related injury and illness. SEM consultants are trained in musculoskeletal medicine, exercise prescription and promotion and public health and as such… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 