Monthly Archives: April 2020

PRE-MARATHON DIET: CAN IT AFFECT OUR RACE RESULT?

The marathon is a physically demanding activity that induces muscle and cardiac damage. The exercise-induced muscle damage, or EIMD, releases components from the damaged muscles on the bloodstream, especially creatine… Read more »

MARATHON OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS (XXII) – Seoul 1988: ROSA MOTA (1958-)

Rosa Mota in Seoul 1988 “It was the Greek gods who chose me to be a marathon runner”              Rosa Mota Seoul was chosen as… Read more »

OFF-ROAD RUNNING (II): HILL RUNNING, ORIENTEERING, OBSTACLES, CROSS-COUNTRY AND ULTRAMARATHON

Off-road running types and characteristics We continue with our recap of the main off-road running varieties. For a summary check the summary image that accompanies this post.   Hill running… Read more »

OFF-ROAD RUNNING (I): TRAIL RUNNING, MOUNTAIN RUNNING AND SKYRUNNING

Running Modalities Off-road running events are described as races in unsealed surface and natural environments. They are increasingly popular, but the terminology is confusing, and often is difficult to differentiate… Read more »

MARATHON OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS (XXI) – Los Angeles 1984: CARLOS LOPES (1947-)

“More than being first, hero is who knows to give everything, and inside him, go further” Carlos Lopes Los Angeles was chosen as host for the Olympics for a second… Read more »

MARATHON OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS (XX) – Los Angeles 1984: JOAN BENOIT (1957-)

“There’s not a better feeling than when you have found that moment of balance and harmony when both running and life come together. Then you know why you run and… Read more »