MDS 37th edition Με πολυπολιτισμικό χαρακτήρα φιγουράρει το Ouarzazate, του Μαροκου τον Απρίλλη του 2023. Κυρίως λιγνοί, με σάκους πλατης, και καππελα ήλιου, με γυμνασμενα σωματα, αλλά καθόλου φουσκωμένους μυς είναι οι αθλητές και αθλήτριες που βλέπει κάποιος να κατευθύνονται στην εκκίνηση του Marathon Des Sables 2023. Άγχος, ετοιμότητα , αλλα και ενθουσιασμός εμφανής στην ατμοσφαιρα του Ριζζάνι, τοποθεσία που θα δοθει η […]
by K.N.* Contemplating about pre-fueling methods? Is this you? Are you into recreational sports, with some aspiring goals to do well in local endurance events? Do you often restrict carbohydrates, getting long sessions in, hydrating when- ever you remember, or following a plan? Do you see something familiar here? Well, a few of the things […]
Dare to dream! by K.N.* One more time, regardless of unprecedented obstacles and hardship George Papastylianou dares to dream, and shows the ability to deliver. In a cold and rainy Talin (Estonia) the 2021 Ironman Triathlon takes place. With the pandemic in a no answer as to when it will end, some athletes do dare […]
When it comes to training for improvement there exists the notion that more is better, and by adding training sessions in your week, this will bring forward the desired physiological adaptation. There is validity to this, when it comes to endurance sports, however it is worth looking into it with a bit of scrutiny. It […]
Picture this scenario. You manage to find time for your gym quick workout, you are a busy person with little time to spare, and you have time only for what matters, you can not spend all day lurking at the gym. You walk in and usually skip the warm-up and movement preparation, jumping right into […]
By K.N.* We are experiencing brand new developments in our era all over the world. The declaration by WHO for the COVID-19 pandemic cannot leave you indifferent. In a hierarchy of actions ahead people are evaluating their situation making necessary adjustments aligning with government’s directions. Additionally following the directions from experts in reference to COVID-19 […]
Side by side during team training, we achieve more. You are looking at the yearly calendar and you pinpoint to a date with a running or triathlon event in mind. That is great, you are one step further with your goal setting. People setting future goals are in a far better state with their proactive […]
Assuming that sporting excellence is a topic with plenty of aspects to discuss, a major pillar to start with will be hard work over and over again. If we are to agree in a global stance that doing sports is a beneficial concept for our societies as a bunch, (recreational or competitive) for the well […]
Avoiding injury in endurance sports is a “mission impossible”, however there is good evidence out there that an arsenal can be build. It needs to be balanced, the concept between strength & flexibility, fail at this and injury is knocking on your door. Trying to do too much at the gym the moment you set […]
Complete in a calm state the open water swim in a triathlon, and set the pace for successful next two legs. It has happened to many triathletes and some open water swimmers at the start of the race, it has been discussed a lot and it still remains as one of the greatest fears for […]
In competitive but also in recreational sports, the parameters used for the successful recipe are duration, frequency, intensity, volume namely reps and sets. Mix the above in the right balance for your case and success is imminent, ensuring that you do end up reaching your destination. Throughout my career I have witnessed that the athletes […]
The aim for all of us is to be able to move freely with as little stiffness as possible. That been said we all have some limitations every now and then regarding our freedom of movement. Defining further in our discussion the concept of mobility, which is the ability of certain joints to move […]
The human body functions in optimum operation when in the eu-hydrated state. That been said, the loss of fluids will jeopardize sports performance, and if this escalates with further losses, health issues will arise. During long endurance sports, sweat loses occur via various avenues, with a purpose to remove the excess heat build-up, and cool […]
Time flies and day after day you clock km after km in running, or cycling with no apparent structure or understanding where you are going, with no clue about ever getting the desired result. Sounds familiar? For some recreational athletes this is the weekly regime, giving them some activity per week, but when evaluated by […]
When I first started writing this article I thought this would be interpreted literally by non –triathletes and I would get to see people running behind expensive bikes … But in this article I am referring to triathletes finishing the 3 leg of the triathlon the final push for the run. Usually reserves are […]
Article by Costas Michaelides, MD, Consultant Neurologist The benefits of exercise both physical and mental have been proven in multiple studies over the years. There is no doubt that regular exercise can improve one’s well-being. It lowers the chance of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke. It reduces anxiety and the chance of developing depression. […]
by K.N.* When it comes to running sooner or later we come to discover that despite all the benefits of the sport has to offer there are certain orthopedic issues that need to be addressed. One of those is the effect of a specific surface as it relates to the pounding of the body […]
We enter the triathlon season with enthusiasm, vigor and an over-achieving attitude, this is the conclusion for the majority of triathletes out there. Raising the bar high, selecting events, planning, pushing the workouts day In and day out, you know the story, this is what the action plan looks like. In a fast paced demanding environment that we live in, maybe […]
