ISTANBUL, TURKEY - For the fifth consecutive time the World Indoor gold medal in the men’s shot put will return to the United States. Ryan Whiting recorded his first personal best in two seasons to win the gold medal Friday during the 14th edition of the IAAF World Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Athletics Arena. … [Read more...]
Rice for Injury Treatment
March 9, 2012 By
Rest; Ice; Compression; Elevation Rest: Immediate rest from the movement allows the muscle to begin recovery without any more damage being done. Ice: Ice should be applied as soon as possible. This will slow down circulation and thus reduce localised bleeding. Ice should be wrapped in a wet cloth to prevent ice burn. … [Read more...]
US athletes for Hall of Fame
March 9, 2012 By
Five American athletes named to inaugural IAAF Hall of Fame ISTANBUL, TURKEY – The IAAF announced Thursday that Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Carl Lewis, Edwin Moses, Al Oerter and Jesse Owens will be among the initial 12 members of the inaugural class for the IAAF Hall of Fame. The IAAF and President Lamine Diack made the … [Read more...]
Minimise impact to reduce injury risk
March 7, 2012 By
Injuries are the pits. The physical part is bad enough, but mentally they can be even worse. Half of your brain rationally advises caution while the other half screams, “Get out the door!” To control injuries, whilst you are in heavy training for a race like the Two Oceans Marathon, it’s not enough to … [Read more...]
Side Effects and Legal aspects of Omega
March 7, 2012 By
Are there any side effects? The greatest risk of fish oil omega-3 supplementation is heavy metal poisoning by the body’s accumulation of traces of heavy metals which may be found especially in less refined fish oil supplements. There is also a potential risk is the possibility of vitamin poisoning from taking large … [Read more...]
Reese, Richards-Ross lead Team USA
March 7, 2012 By
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – When the 2012 edition of the IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships begin Friday at the Atakoy Athletics Arena, a deep women’s squad will work for a repeat performance from 2010 when it helped Team USA win the overall medal table with 17 medals. Competition begins Friday and runs through … [Read more...]
Rotich Returns to NYC Half
March 5, 2012 By
NEW YORK - (March 1, 2012) - Defending NYC Half champion Caroline Rotich of Kenya and ING New York City Marathon 2011 winner Firehiwot Dado of Ethiopia will headline a global group of stars at the NYC Half on Sunday, March 18, it was announced by New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg. … [Read more...]
Team USA for World Indoor Championships
February 29, 2012 By
INDIANAPOLIS – Behind the strength of 2010 World Indoor champions Bernard Lagat and Brittney Reese and a total of six athletes with world-best marks,... Time-to-Run - Pre-Event News … [Read more...]
Rupp, Lowe win VCS titles
February 27, 2012 By
Galen Rupp and Chaunte Lowe claimed the 2012 Indoor Visa Championship Series titles on the final day of competition at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. The near sell-out crowd witnessed an American record by Lowe in the women’s high jump and another world-leading time from Sanya Richards-Ross in the … [Read more...]
