I am training for my second Chicago Marathon which will be run in October. That means training in the summer, which is fun because it’s in the sun but challenging because of the heat and humidity. Sunshine triggers the release of serotonin in your brain, which in turn...
As experienced runners can attest to, excellent running technique is a must for those who wish to get the most out of their workouts and feel their best; it’s a means of boosting one’s conditioning and preventing the joints and bones from sustaining...
Foam rolling. Does it actually work? Is it just a way of passing time? Could it look any more awkward? Professional runners swear by foam rolling as a way to boost performance, flexibility, and reduce muscle soreness. But is there scientific evidence to back these...
Recordings of the history of team sports go as far back as 1,000 years or more. According to historians, Heavy Athletic Events held in Scotland during the time of the Druids were started as tests of conditioning and strength for Scottish troops. Other cultures have...
We have all heard the term “sore loser”. But what creates a sore loser? Well, probably never being told that losing is not the worst thing that could happen. When our children, and even ourselves, play sports, it is important that we lose every now and again. Why?...
Sports is life. That’s what a former college professor of mine used to often preach. He’d regularly deliver thoughtful lectures analogizing a sports-related matter to a real-life situation. It was then after my youth team sports “career” was concluded, that I gave...
