Running is demanding. Some Physiological functions such as the cardiovascular system, which is most important adapt very quickly to new loads by running and we experience an improvement in breathing and heart rate after 4-5 weeks of training among other things. But other physiological parts like muscles, tendons and tissues need different and longer adaptation … Read more
The part of the maximum Oxygen uptake, you can utilize over time, we may call the utilization rate. The Oxygen utilization rate is a measure of how large a percentage of the maximum Oxygen uptake, you can use over time. Together with the Oxygen uptake, the utilization rate improves your performance on a given running … Read more
How your body processes and uses oxygen during a distance race and in the initial stages of intensity training may not seem very exciting. But the most crucial in Marathon training is the body’s Oxygen system. Newer research suggests that understanding this process and adjusting your pre-race preparation can provide significantly better performance in the … Read more
Everyone runs or has run earlier in their lives. When we were kids and played in the schoolyard, we did it very naturally. Most of us also had gymnastics on the weekly schedule during the school years where we played soccer, handball, etc. However, it is not all who identify themselves as a runner. There … Read more
Celebration and parties with fun and social interaction was earlier an integral part of the community but more calm and moderate compared with today. Today it is more interesting with big mass events. How to make marathon events an exciting social interaction and the more participants the better. It is great to participate in the … Read more
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