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Can Running Make You High?
Nature’s incentive programme still isn’t fully understood. Greg Gerdeman, an assistant professor of biology, explains the current theory. 1/ Get In The Groove When you run past your comfort level (i.e. after 30 minutes at about 80% max heart rate), special cells...
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How Strong Is Your Stride?
Stanford University researchers analysed a single stride sequence to determine which muscles activate and when. We asked a trainer how to strengthen your weak spots to run your best. 1. Take Off Most runners don’t extend their hips properly because their legs don’t...
Run From The Front
It's true: adding strength and resistance drills to your training can shave minutes off your 10km PB. Here's how. 1/ Stabilise Your Stride Why? Sprinters, triathletes and shoplifters know the merits of hardworking hamstrings. “they are fundamental to running with the...
The Secrets To Getting Fitter? Kick Your Own Ass. And Start Today
Muscular glutes make you stronger and leaner all over. In fact, a great rear can even reduce your risk of injury. Want to seem taller? Tighten your butt, stand up straight, and amaze all your followers. Bonus: you just fixed your posture too. Bulk up your backside –...
Run Wild
Maybe it’s the views. Or the sheer space around you, empty and vast. Or the rain, and the mud, and the rocks and the steepest rock faces you’ve ever seen, or the dark, and the feeling of being absolutely alone. Maybe ultra trail runners are just mad. Who else but the...
Want To Win That Medal? Lift More Metal
Race coming up? Heavy lifting twice a week can improve your VO2 max. Runners in an Italian study saw a 6% VO2 max boost using this tactic. That strength, plus better mechanics, can enhance your running economy and cut injury risk, says PJ Newton, founder of Strategic...
The 5 Toughest Trail Races in SA
For all-over, real-world strength, skip the road and run straight up a mountain. These are five of South Africa's toughest trail races – are you tough enough? Summer Trail Series 23 October to 27 November 12-14km each. Gauteng Four races in the course of a month,...
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Why Run? It’s Good For Your Brain
Take it from these four brainiacs – running regularly will improve your memory and your mood, and boost the growth of brain cells. The Atomic Physicist “I run six times a week first thing in the morning. Afterwards I’m energised: I’m more spontaneous and I’m more...
Become A Better Runner In 5 (Not So) Easy Steps
Fartlek is a funky name, but this training technique is essential for boosting pace, and you can do it anywhere. It’s Swed- ish for “speed play,” meaning you vary your bursts of speed. Do this: first, do a 1km warm-up, then start your intervals. You’ll be able to push...