20 hours running… surrounded only by mountains and forests, and you only have what’s on your back … Right, let’s see what do you have there? Ooohh, a bunch of crap indeed – and where’s the really useful stuff? Look what I packed! LET’S PACK YOU UP FOR ULTRA! Are you preparing for a mountain race or a […]
Sport is good for health – no doubt about it. However, every active person should be aware of their health, both at the start of their adventure with sport and later on. Periodic examinations enable us to verify our health, additionally showing the progress made during training. How often should one make a health check? And what […]
NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES I planned my first race plan in 2016 and think it was great idea. As a result, after completing the running season I can look back and see where I made mistakes, whether I was able to meet the goals and make progress. I invite you to look at my 2106 race plan (here). Last year […]
If you were to take your brand new super fast lamborghini on a ride, would you step on the gas from the beginning, with the engine still cold, or would you rather let it warm up a bit? The same applies to your body. You can exploit it many times without proper warm-up and you […]
It is commonly said that running is addictive. We begin running for a variety of reasons, but over time, we notice that we already can’t live without it. And then this morning or evening run itself is no longer enough – we want something more. In the TV we watch various running competitions and we begin to think about taking part […]
Before the last triathlon (Group Azoty Triathlon Radłów) I wrote about how I prepare for a race in terms of training and diet. Today, two days before the Elemental Tri Series in Strawczyn (Sunday, 02.08.2015), I decided to describe exactly how to prepare for a competition in terms of equipment and how to deal with Transition Zone. […]
WHAT IS CARBO LOADING Carbo loading is a type of diet used by endurance athletes before races lasting more than 90 minutes. It works by increasing the proportion of carbohydrates in the diet during last 2-3 days prior to the start in order to allow muscle glycogen storage above the natural level. Glycogen is a polysaccharide […]
Grupa Azoty Triathlon Radłów is a race organized in Radłów near Tarnow (Małopolskie voivodeship). It was held for the first time this year and I must admit that it was undoubtedly a success. Not without a few minor mishaps, but as for the first time, the organizers did great. The weather was great as well, although it was questionable […]
