In running, the prevalence of injuries is approximately 50%. This is mainly due to the long distances covered by runners when training and competing, and to the strain imposed upon runners’ bodies by such level of demand. Running is a sport performed on a single plain, unidirectionally, with a high reaction force from the ground, […]
The Santiago Marathon – which has been held in the streets of the capital of Chile since 1990 – is back after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, with a record number of registered runners. The origins of Marathon running in Chile The Santiago Marathon was officially held for the first time in the […]
In running, trainers are a widely discussed topic, because it is one of the few items which are necessary to practice this sport and, consequently, choosing the correct trainers is extremely important. For this reason, it is essential for you to properly understand what shoes you should use for running. The design of running shoes […]
If you’re a runner, you understand. You understand the sensation of feeling each stride, of feeling the drive and each beat that facilitates a higher oxygenation to reach the goal. You understand the need for your knees, hips and torso to function in unison, without any discomfort, so that your running is fluid and enjoyable. […]
Running is a sport with an increasing number of followers, and the occurrence of injuries, in most cases, is caused by incorrect loads, improper training planning, lack of rest, inadequate nutrition, and the use of unsuitable footwear. All of this can lead to an imbalance in the musculoskeletal system. Have you ever felt pain in […]
Eliud Kipchoge, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, is a professional long-distance runner. Initially, he participated in 5,000-meter races, where he reached several world championship finals, became the junior and senior world champion, and obtained 2 medals in the Olympics. In 2012, he shifted his career focus and ran his first half-marathon and, the following year, he […]
On April 19, 1967, Kathrine Switzer, a 20-year-old journalism student, made history by becoming the first woman to officially participate in the Boston Marathon, at a time when men believed that women did not have the ability to run any distance longer than 2.4 km, and when men outright objected to her participation. Nowadays, she’s […]