Many endurance athletes fail to meet their hydration needs during training or racing because they incorrectly believe that simply drinking water is sufficient. The problem is that water generally contains only trace amounts of important salts and minerals, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride and phosphorus – collectively known... Read more
Sometimes life deals you a poor hand. While some people choose to fold their cards and wallow in pity about their bad luck, others stay in the game, playing the cards they’re dealt as best they can. When Alwyn Uys regained consciousness on the side of the road after... Read more
Do mid-run side stitches literally stop you in your tracks? This is the best way to deal with them to get back on race pace as soon as possible. A pain in the side Anyone who runs for fun or fitness will know the devastating effects of a side... Read more
The latest nutrition and supplement update for endurance athletes was published last year in the journal Nutrients. The meta-analysis confirmed that athletes who train or race for more than 60 minutes will benefit from ingesting carbohydrates during the activity. The research also confirmed that active fuelling requirements to optimise... Read more
Organisers of the iconic Comrades Marathon will stage the world’s largest virtual event – Race The Comrades Legends – this Sunday, 14 June 2020. The cancellation of the race due to the Covid-19 pandemic was a massive blow to the sporting calendar. The next best thing to the real... Read more
Chronic fatigue tends to set in when you engage in prolonged periods of intense or high volume exercise without adequate rest or suitable training periodisation. It can also occur if you suddenly increase your training volume, frequency and/or intensity, or follow a monotonous training program. Other factors can also... Read more
While weight training is highly beneficial for endurance athletes, that’s not the iron game we’re discussing in this article. Instead, we’re going to focus on the importance of iron the mineral. A lack of this important mineral can severely affect your health and performance. Without adequate iron levels, athletes... Read more
Just about every endurance athlete knows what “hitting the wall” feels like. It’s probably one of the most descriptive terms used by athletes as it precisely expresses the physical sensation experienced. The dreaded ‘bonk’ When an athlete reaches this point, they lose all power to working muscles. You feel... Read more
Global triathlon took a major step towards a return to racing after IRONMAN announced its Safe Return to Racing event guidelines. This series of comprehensive operating principles were prepared in accordance with industry standards for open-air mass participation sporting events. Expert input The guidelines are based on standards from... Read more
If you’re serious about your sporting performance or your fitness, then you need to get as much information as you can from your activity tracker or fitness device. Endurance athletes, in particular, can derive immense benefit from GPS-enabled devices as they accurately track variables such as distance, various speed... Read more
