Chaos ensued at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on the final day of the Delhi State Athletics Championships. As news began to spread among participants that officials from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) had arrived on site, participants began to flee. This came one day after a leaked video from the event showed piles of used … Read more
Salisbury charity WildFish has benefited from a Bristol student’s mission to complete seven marathons in seven days. Last week Lucca Froud, 20, set off to run from the Marble Arch in London all the way to the Arc de Triomph in Paris. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UoB Sustainability (@uobsustainability) His … Read more
If you are an experienced runner, you have most likely experienced a famous “bonk” during one of your races, whether a half marathon, marathon, or ultra. If you haven’t, you’re one of the lucky ones. If you’re more of a beginner runner, you have probably at least heard of bonking or “hitting the wall” and … Read more
Running is a popular and easily accessible sport for adolescents, offering numerous physical and mental health benefits. Across the world, participation rates in running among preadolescents and adolescents reach as high as 40%. Within the United States, running is recorded as the second most prevalent physical pursuit for both girls aged 12 to 15 years … Read more
How many squats should I do? Most healthy adults can perform 20–50 bodyweight squats in a single set, but the ideal number depends on your age, fitness level, and goals. Below, we break down squat averages by age and sex so you can see exactly where you stand. In other words, there are squat weight … Read more
Today, Kenyan athletes confirmed their status in the world of endurance running at the 2023 Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia. Both the men’s and the women’s podium from the half marathon event were swept by Kenyan athletes. Dominant 1-2-3 By Kenyan Women Women’s race favorite, Peres Jepchirchir came into the race hoping to confirm … Read more
The city of Riga, Latvia set the stage for today’s World Athletics Road Racing Championships. With ideal weather conditions and a fast course, aggressive racing was expected. The first elite event of the day was the women’s and men’s 5k. View this post on Instagram A post shared by World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga … Read more
The men’s road mile race that unfolded shortly after the women’s event proved to be an exhilarating spectacle that was equally as thrilling. It was a race that showcased the raw talent and sheer determination of the athletes, culminating in a nail-biting group sprint finish and a surprising triumph by the United States’ very own … Read more
In a stunning and unpredictable turn of events on the international racing scene, Diribe Welteji, only 21, hailing from Ethiopia, delivered a breathtaking performance, clocking an astonishing time of 4:20.98 in the women’s road mile. Her remarkable feat secured her victory and etched her name into the annals of history as she claimed a World … Read more
2:11:53 – The time it took Tigst Assefa to re-write marathon history. Everything needs to be dialed in to break a world record: training, nutrition, equipment. Assefa left it to Adidas to ensure her equipment was dialed in, and the company did not disappoint. “They enable me to put my full focus on the race, … Read more
The lat pulldown is one of the most popular back exercises and a great alternative for anyone who is not yet strong enough to do pull-ups. But, what muscles does the lat pulldown work? Are there different muscles worked in lat pulldown variations? For example, are the close grip lat pulldown muscles worked the same … Read more
The average bench press for an intermediate male lifter is roughly 135 lbs (61 kg), while an intermediate female lifter typically benches around 65 lbs (30 kg). In this guide we break down average bench press standards by age, sex, and training level — with comparison charts so you can see where your numbers rank. … Read more
After two years of accepting all qualified applicants to the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has once again begun turning away some athletes despite running a qualifying time.
Altra is set to launch its latest road running shoe: the AltraFWD Experience. With this latest release, Altra, a brand synonymous with zero-drop running shoes, takes a step in a new direction. For the first time, Altra is releasing a low-drop shoe. The new AltraFWD Experience pivots away from the brand’s renowned zero-drop and comes … Read more
The average squat weight by age varies widely depending on sex, bodyweight, and training experience. Most beginner males can squat around 135 lbs, while females typically start at 65–85 lbs. In this guide, we cover squat standards by age, sex, and ability level with full charts to help you benchmark your strength. Being such a … Read more
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