Everything Multi-Sport - Football?
Karen Parnell BEng (Hons) CEng MBA CPT
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Football or soccer in the off-season is this a good idea?
I’ve been wrestling with this for a few years due to the risk of injuries. Is it however fun and a team sport with a great sense of camaraderie which can be lacking in the sports we do.
So, to research this topic I joined the local walking football group and find myself loving it.
We also get to move in a way we don’t normally – lateral running, running backwards plus stretching, jumping, punching and throwing if you are in goal.
It’s a great workout and the connection with fellow team members is something I had forgotten from my netball and hockey days.
What do you think? Is trying a different sport in the off-season a good idea?
Now let’s dive in to the other best bits from swimming, cycling, running and holistics from the past week.
SWIM
Workout of the Week WoW: Descend The Ladder
Try this ladder set to improve pace control over a long swim and make sure you conserve enough energy to finish strong!
Burping While Swimming
Swallowing air while swimming can lead to excessive burping and belching. While swallowing air is almost unavoidable during your swim, certain triggers can make it worse. If you notice pain with your burping or frequent episodes, talk with your doctor to ensure that it isn't a sign of something more serious.
One Epic Way Swimming Helps You Live Longer...
You might be a swimmer if you've ever noticed that your average heart rate during a swim is lower than any other exercise!
GIZMOS & GADGETS
I installed a couple of these on the wall outside one of my athlete guest rooms so they could hook them up and let them dry off (it’s hot here in Spain!).
They work really well and keep the helmets safe and can be locked for security.
Cost effective and can turn into a talking point as they have an unusual shape.
Ideal for garages, hallways, kids rooms, work shops and more!
The company is based in Northern Ireland and can ship world-wide.
Price:?￡10.99/€13.21/$14.72
BIKE
Lab tested: Which road bike tyres are the fastest?
Cycling News ran 24 race-ready tyres through an efficiency rig to see what the real world differences are.
I’m sure you will be interested in the results – free speed is always good right? Read more at cycling news.
How to Become a Better Cyclist, According to Experts
Elevate your riding game with these tips from coaches. Plus, how to keep tabs on your progress. Read more at Bicycling.
10 Celebrities Who Love Cycling as Much as We Do
There is no greater recognition for a celebrity than being featured right here at We Love Cycling, especially if they’ve heard about us, which we have no doubt they have.
Sure, they may have dozens of awards, but if they’re not featured in our magazine, can they really say they’ve made it?
I have to STOP buying these parts
So, is this Quality fade or is it planned obsolescence?
My guess is, it’s a little bit of both, maybe it started as a quality fade, but since it has been like this now for a couple of years, the problem may actually be helping their bottom line by selling more products. And as long as there are enough older users that have grown up with their products there is a certain built in customer base that will be there for a couple of more years. Now will they attract any new customers with this approach.
I would say 100% no. If these would have been my first Time pedals I ever purchased, I would have run for the hills and bought any else and never these again.
Training Plan?of the Week (T-PoW)
You have just finished your last race of the season and have about 12 weeks before your next race training plan - what do you do to not lose your heard earned fitness?
The best answer is a maintenance plan which entails stepping back from race-focused training to let your body regenerate without losing your fitness.
We have maintenance plans for triathlon, swimming, strength and more. If you want some focus in your training right now check out the plans on:
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RUN
Don’t Ever Be Complacent
Perhaps the greatest example of never being complacent is an Ethiopian man named Haile Gebrselassie. He broke nearly 30 world records in a career that spanned from the early 1990s through 2015.
He has won eight World Championships gold medals, two Olympic gold medals, and numerous major marathons. Due to his various achievements in running events, he is known as the “Emperor of Distance Running”. Read more at 8020 Endurance.
The Difference Between Tolerating Pain, Suffering and Performing
Since the release of Do Hard Things, the questions Steve has received most are some variety of “What about the David Goggins, be a badass and ignore your limits, approach?” In what follows, Steve will answer it at the Growth HQ.
Here are the 4 most common running injuries – and how to avoid them
Analysis: Overuse or lack of recovery is largely responsible for most running injuries, but there are ways to avoid them
Dublin City Marathon season is officially upon us, as we observe the resilient and motivated runners pounding the roads and pavements across the width and breath of the country.
8 Best Yoga Stretches for Runners
“My quadriceps are so flexible,” said no runner ever.
As much as runners love to run, it’s a demanding sport that’s hard on the body. Tight muscles place even more strain on your tired joints with each long training run. But yoga’s targeted stretching can help.
HOLISTICS
Killer cells
Half an hour of exercise can increase the proportion of tumour-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of breast cancer patients, according to a recent study from Finland. Read more here.
‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows
Scientists say total amount of physical activity people get is more important than how frequently they train. Read more at the Guardian.
Simple Kiwi Hot Sauce Recipe (no fermenting)
This hot sauce is ideal for a dip, to adding to recipes, and having with cheese or nachos. Well anywhere you usually use a chili sauce! The best thing is that it needs no fermenting so it quick and simple to make. It’s packed with Vitamin C and will boost your energy.
TRIATHLON
Five things we took away from the inaugural WTCS Weihai
WTCS Weihai could hardly have been more different to the race that preceded it in the Series.
Whereas Hamburg has been a staple of the competition for well over a decade and offers a flat and rapid sprint distance course, Weihai stepped up to host a Series event for the first time and served a brutal, hilly standard distance affair.
For all the differences between the two races, one crucial point in common was the fantastic action they provided.
Why It’s Actually Not So Bad to Have a Bad Workout
Just like pressure makes diamonds, bad workouts can make great races. Coach Alison Freeman shares how you can turn your worst training day into a valuable learning experience.
Smartwatch VO2 Max Accuracy | Science Explains The Truth
Over the past few years, smartwatches have become so advanced that they can now predict our race times by just doing a few runs wearing them. More recently, these watches have started predicting your VO2 Max as well! But how accurate are these readings?
Mark from GTN goes to the lab and finds out how accurate the smartwatch is!
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