Archive for September, 2010

  • Ex-soldier Completes 100 Marathons

    Ex-soldier Completes 100 Marathons

    A former soldier from Wiltshire has completed a challenge to run 100 marathons on consecutive days, in a bid to raise money for injured troops. Mike Buss, who completed his challenge at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, hopes to raise £100,000 for Help for Heroes in this year alone. The 36-year-old managed to cover over 2,600 miles on [...]

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  • Nike+ GPS App ‘True Runner’s App’

    Nike+ GPS App ‘True Runner’s App’

    Nike+ GPS App ‘true runner’s app’ike is going digital with its new iPhone application which is sure to keep runners company. The Nike+ GPS App, which is now available on the App Store for £1.29 ($1.29), will allow users to monitor their pace and distance while running, as well as calculate the amount of calories they [...]

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  • Energy drinks ‘boost performance’

    Energy drinks ‘boost performance’

    Drinking energy drinks can help young athletes improve their sporting performance, according to a new study. Sports scientists found that 12 to 14-year-olds could play for almost a quarter longer during team games if they drank an isotonic sports drink before and during exercise. The study revealed that the drinks contributed to better endurance levels, especially in [...]

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  • Caffeine ‘Trick’ Boosts Gym Workout

    Caffeine ‘Trick’ Boosts Gym Workout

    Athletes and gym-goers can be made to train harder simply by being made to believe they have been given a stimulant like caffeine, a new study has found. Research carried out by Michael Duncan, a senior lecturer in applied sports science at Coventry University, demonstrates the power of the mind to push the body into more [...]

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