MARATHON PACING (II): MEN vs. WOMEN
As we talked in our previous post there are different pacing strategies (negative, positive, even and variable), and they are differently used in marathon and half-marathon races, and between young… Read more »
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MARATHON PACING (I): AGE INFLUENCE AND STRATEGIES
Long distance sport events involve pacing, that can be defined as the distribution of energy reserves and speed through the whole race. The main pacing strategies are: Negative pacing, with… Read more »
BACK TO THE PAST: MAPOMA 2000, A MARATHONIAN DEBUT
Given that it will be a while before we can return to compete in a “normal” way, we have decided from these pages to revisit some past races. In… Read more »
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 »
SPORTS AND PREGNANCY (II): THE RUNNING WOMEN COMMUNITY
Women running numbers are continuously increasing. In the 2013-2016 period, approximately 57% of all runners completing a race event were women. Some of these women eventually get pregnant and must… Read more »
SPORTS AND PREGNANCY (I): PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
This is the first part of a monographic about sports and pregnancy. In this entry we are going to explain the main effects of exercise on women and foetus, and… 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 »