In a modern welfare society with a social safety net, and lots of hi-tech opportunities to entertain ourselves with smartphones, iPad, etc., it can be difficult to find challenges, which test the limits of our physical abilities and mental capacity. We may come to miss the life-affirming moment, to be connected through life-enhancing energy. Xtreme … Read more
Sport has played a prominent role in our culture since modern society began more than 120 years ago. Originally, the sport was military training or a symbolic war. Sports today have great importance socially, in the media and also in the political context. When we look at the media image, it is easy to see … Read more
In our modern world, there are not many ways in which, we can get in touch with nature and ourselves. Sitting in front of the flat-screen TV can give some nature experiences, but it’s and always will be on the watching level. It brings you knowledge and information more than real-life experience. Run experiences are … Read more
Many runners run and continue running, because of the mental aspects. It can be a challenge to find documented knowledge, which shows the precise relationship between running and mental health. However, “Emotions are created by motion” as the super coach Tony Robbins says. It’s well-known that running has a positive impact on our mental well-being … Read more
The first humans were physically oriented and had to cope with physical work in daily life to survive. In the following many thousand years, humans have developed and adapted the heart and cardiovascular system, lungs, muscles and digestive system to the daily demands, which has been physical activity followed by periods of rest and recharging. … Read more
The First Marathon run ever is about The Legend of Pheidippides. No one knows exactly how the story was born there are several interpretations and the overall message is about human perseverance and victory. The suffering of Pheidippides – his hazardous marathon is historical and whether it’s true or not it’s still a good and … Read more