Physiology news
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Female participation in physiology testing
In recent years, the number of women participating in running has surged significantly.
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Understanding Sweating and Optimising Hydration
With the weather finally warming up for summer in the UK, many of us will be noticing the effects of exercising in a hotter environment, particularly with how much more we sweat! It’s generally well understood that we need to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and replace what we have lost while exercising, but as an athlete there are several other things you should consider to ensure you stay properly hydrated. Could refining your hydration strategies be the secret to your sporting success this summer?
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Running Economy
Running economy, is a subject of interest among all runners, from those that compete on the world stage, to weekend warriors. Finding an exact definition for the term can prove to be confusing with a simple google search of 'what is running economy' returning several different explanations of the concept, all ending with, 'to put it simply'..., leading us to the conclusion that running economy is a challenging concept to define.
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Ultra X co-founder trains for success with Loughborough’s Physiology services (VIDEO)
Sam Heward, an Ultra Runner and co-founder of Ultra X, has shared his experience of undergoing physiology testing at Loughborough University in order to improve his running performance.
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Striding into the New Year – How to Plan Your Training to Meet Your Running Goals
After an indulgent Christmas period, you may be itching to get into your running shoes and start the New Year right. Whether you're kickstarting your fitness journey or preparing for your next big race, setting yourself a target is a great way to set your motivation for the year ahead. After all, people who make New year's resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals than people who don't, according to professor of psychology, Dr John C. Norcross.
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Winter Running Tips from an Olympic Marathoner
With the harsher winter weather now greeting us every morning, you could be forgiven for choosing the comfort of a warm bed over a dark, damp morning run. But this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, you could even, dare-we-say-it, enjoy winter running, and who better to heed advice from than double Olympic marathoner, Kevin Seaward. With a personal best of 2:10:09 in the event, he certainly knows what he’s talking about.
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Alumnus raises over £9k after completing Marathon des Sables
Loughborough University alumnus, Fadie Shamoon, has raised over £9,000 for charity after completing the gruelling Marathon des Sables in Morocco.