We are experiencing very hot humid conditions at present which makes running very difficult. I am finding it hard to run even short distance despite the fact I am up very early as the humidity is so high it just sucks the life out of me!! The other night my partner who is working night shift on a construction site complained he was having trouble staying awake and just felt so drained despite drinking heaps of water to keep hydrated. No it wasn’t just because he was working nights. I suggested he try having some salt as I felt this may help!Continue reading

Sodium and Dehydration

Running for Weight Loss
Because of the intense physical demands, running is proven to be an effective way to lose weight. And to some people, losing weight is their primary reason for sticking to a running program. But to effectively shed pounds, it is important to know a few facts about running for weight loss.
1. Running replaces body fats with muscle tissues. The latter, however, are denser and heavier than fats. Therefore, a few weeks into your running workout, you will discover that you don’t drop pounds, you actually gain weight. It’s okay. This only means that your running is working effectively. With continuous efforts, you will eventually lose the excess pounds.Continue reading

Nutrition:One Size Does Not Fit All!


Nutrition and Running


Running and Hydration
Running in the good old days used to be uncomplicated and simple. I remember runners going out running taking nothing with them. Either we knew where we could get a drink on our long run from a tap or drinking fountain or we just waited till we returned back to the club rooms or home.
Drinking (or hydration) was not such a big deal then. Today, runners carry water,gels and enough gadgets to monitor their exact intake during a run or a race.Continue reading

Fueling Your Runs
