Like many other athletics events, the discus has its origins in ancient Greece. The history of the disc can be traced back to the 8th century BC. and the competition is depicted in ancient Greek art and the epic poetry of Homer. Discus was one of 12 athletic events held at the first modern Olympic … Read more
When training for the bike leg of a triathlon, consistently engaging the body’s lactate production mechanism is key to a faster race pace on the bike and a smoother transition from bike to run. If you don’t know too much about lactate threshold, click here for a previous article on the subject. Unfortunately, it can … Read more
Is wrestling a six minute match like running a marathon? no Is Wrestling a Six Minute Match Similar to a 5K? No, again. Sometimes wrestlers run a lot to condition themselves for wrestling, only to find themselves “gassed” before the match is even halfway over. So what is a wrestler supposed to do? I’m going … Read more
Jogging (any other type of long, slow distance exercise) is not an optimal training method. It can be downright bad for you. That’s where I said it. Here’s why. 1. Looking good doesn’t help you (that’s a big question, isn’t it?) Time for more honesty… the number one reason people want to start an exercise … Read more
If any of your birds are still unhappy with the baskets or seem unhealthy then don’t risk flying them. It’s better to make sure your pigeons are healthy enough to fly home than risk flying them because you were impatient. Before the start of the training, the carrier pigeons must be given a wing stamp … Read more
Jamaica has a population of just over 3 million. At the Olympics, Jamaica won more medals than any other country except the United States, Russia and Kenya. Five world records were broken at the Olympics, three of them by Jamaica in the men’s 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay. Jamaica was represented in 13 of the … Read more
When you go to the trouble of training your sales team on brand new marketing and sales efforts during a weekend event, expect a lot from them. So why not provide the BEST entertainment option with a top-notch Los Angeles cover band to wrap up the event? The more you expect, the more you give. … Read more
If you’re at a stage where you’re not enjoying your running as much, take a look at these tips from DoRunning, all aimed at saving you time and effort so you can enjoy running again. 1. If possible, get into a routine and run at the same time every day. Deciding when to fit into … Read more
As any triathlon enthusiast will appreciate, competing successfully takes a significant amount of time. In fact, many participants find that they neglect other important aspects of their lives, such as work and time for family and friends, to schedule these important training sessions. Personally, I toiled up to 14 hours a week just to be … Read more
Training pigeons is not an easy task. Pigeon fanciers prefer to train from a very young age. Systematic daily training will bring you positive results. There are many factors to consider when training pigeons, particularly in relation to feed and supplements. The first and most important factor is to have food and water ready for … Read more