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What happens when you know you need to get a workout in, but you’re still tired? When should you tough it out and when should you tuck back in? Exercise and sleep are like food and water; they’re two of the most important pillars for overall health, yet most people aren’t getting enough of either.… Keep Reading
The human body is basically a big battery, and it’s made mostly of water. Electrolytes are salts that dissolve into positive and negative charges that conduct electricity in water – of which our body is about 70%. Also known as ions, these charges are crucial because they control the flow of water in our cells and… Keep Reading
Starting your run dehydrated can make your training harder than it needs to be, while also slowing down recovery. But how much water should you be drinking before and after runs? Water is our body’s principle chemical component. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body requires water to function, and it makes up around… Keep Reading
Written for Runner’s Tribe & The Source by Sam Burke – Veterinarian, BVMS. Lonely on those long runs? Want a training partner who doesn’t speak? Sounds awesome right?! A well-trained dog might be just what you are after. But buyers beware, not many dogs can handle long runs over hilly terrain, on a consistent basis. I’ve read a lot… Keep Reading
The Ice Bath has long been associated with recovery from running. The theory goes that the cold water helps to reduce inflammation in our sore and beat-up muscles. Fortunately, it looks as though recovery from your marathon training may be a lot more enjoyable. Running is hard enough as it is, so adding in 10-minutes… Keep Reading
Sometimes the last thing you feel like doing after returning from a run in the cold is hydrating. The same exact run in summer may have you headed straight to a cold drink, yet hydrating in winter is often forgotten as we often don’t feel thirsty. The danger of not feeling as thirsty in winter… Keep Reading
Our first episode of THE SOURCE podcast features New Zealand triathlete, Terenzo Bozzone. Bozzone has accumulated 37 international titles already in his career, including course records at the the Wild Flower 70.3 and New Zealand Ironman. After a 6th place finish at the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Bozzone went on to win 5… Keep Reading
We all know that hydration is critical for performance and recovery, but what are some of the tell-tale signs that you may be dehydrated? Former professional triathlete and coach Elizabeth Inpyn outlines 5 Quick Ways To Spot And Stop Dehydration. Thirst: The most obvious clue is your own thirst mechanism. Dry mouth and/or eyes can… Keep Reading
So the final race of the 3-week assault has come to an end. With another successful result I have managed to claim my 3rd win in a row at Ironman 70.3 Campeche in Mexico. The past week was a tough one and included; a long travel day from Argentina, having to shift from freezing conditions… Keep Reading
Fresh off his win at IRONMAN New Zealand, SOS athlete Terenzo Bozzone has taken another victory – this time over the 70.3 distance in Argentina. That was tough! Ironman 70.3 Bariloche in Argentina brought on the hardest of conditions with the start being in 7-degree air temperature and course being relentless throughout the bike and… Keep Reading
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