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As a youngster, long before I had dreams of being a fast runner, my first sport was basketball. Growing up, my competitive side was sparked by the influence of watching my father, and I quickly learned winning was not something that came easy. I mimicked everything I saw him do when he practiced on our… Keep Reading
On this episode Shaun and Jermaine chat Running Hydration with former international athlete and founder of SOS rehydrate, James Mayo. We discuss hydration myths, tips and tricks and discuss the story behind SOS Rehydrate; how one too many bottles of red wine got James, his wife Blanca, and his brother Tom thinking… Keep Reading
Lachlan Chisholm (Physiotherapist) for Runner’s Tribe and The Source The Achilles tendon is a very common injury area in running and sport in general. Injury to the Achilles has a multitude of potential causes. The most common site of injury is an Achilles tendinopathy to the mid portion of the tendon, the other common site… Keep Reading
‘Core work’ is a term thrown around a lot in the world of running, and for a pretty good reason. When firing correctly, the muscles that make up the core can increase efficiency and decrease your chance of injury. Runners need to be strong, and the key is to perform exercises that are running-centric. Below… Keep Reading
In the United States July 4 is a day to enjoy the Nectar of the Gods in the sunshine. Unfortunately, that often makes for a rather rough July 5. The main culprit behind a hangover is dehydration, so why not avoid the next-day disaster by rehydrating while you drink? That’s why the lovely Rachael Robbins the Chickologist helped us to… Keep Reading
“If you’re not testing, you’re guessing” is a revolving yet relevant saying within the world of sport. This isn’t to say that basing training on feel is over, far from it. Perception and ‘sensory data’ of how your body is responding is the most critical and influential piece of the athletic-puzzle. However, in the midst… Keep Reading
A very popular belief in sports is that in order to get maximum effect of caffeine in competition you need to withdraw from caffeine in the days or even weeks leading up to it. The theory is quite attractive, because it seems to make sense that some caffeine habituation will take place. It is believed… Keep Reading
Whether they like it or not, athletes often find themselves as frequent flyers. Racing overseas can look glamorous, but what people often don’t see on social media is the struggle of being cramped in an economy-class seat for 16 hours. As one of the worlds top Ironman triathletes, Sarah Piampiano is no stranger to the… Keep Reading
Emirates Team New Zealand have won the oldest trophy in sport, The America’s Cup, for the 3rd time. Many around the world can’t wrap their heads around why a country like New Zealand can be so enthralled (at least every few years) by sailing. In the United States and indeed most other places, sailing is a… Keep Reading
It’s not uncommon for an athlete to go up in distance throughout their career. Some go from the 1500m to the 5,000m, or the 10,000m to the half marathon, but few have ever increased the distance by over 50-times! Yet that is exactly what former World 800m Silver Medallist Nick Symmonds will endeavour to do… Keep Reading
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