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
Training for and participating in a triathlon is an excellent way to help with weight loss. A triathlon consists of swimming, cycling and running. Competitors complete each leg of the event, beginning with the swim leg and ending with the run leg. The distance of each leg varies. There are very short events for beginners … 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
If you are a beginner or just getting into triathlon, here are 7 more tips on how to train smart for triathlon: 1. Try the distance – Do a “practice session” at your own pace a week or two before the event. You will learn a lot that will help you during your race. Think … 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
As a psychologist, I’m not just a health/fitness coach, I tend to always analyze human behavior and find out what motivates people to do what they do. After all, everything we do has a direct or indirect benefit for us. Skinner has always been one of my favorites and I tend to shy away from … Read more
For most triathletes out there, their journey to Ironman distance racing is an evolutionary process that begins with sprint triathlon. There are exceptions, and most likely quite a few, who simply start their triathlon age group career with an Ironman distance race. However, these individuals are usually in the minority. The development of a typical … Read more
Do you remember Don Quixote? He was that guy who envisioned this daunting task in front of him. I think triathlon, especially amateur triathlon, is like that. There is no one forcing you to accept this quest. There is no one forcing you to continue this quest. However, the quest is still there and still … 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
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