Tag: Running
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Oakley Meta Vanguard review: AI running glasses with powerful Garmin integration
Introduction The Oakley Meta Vanguard represents a new era for smart eyewear in sports. Designed as displayless AI glasses for runners, cyclists, and action sport enthusiasts, they promise deep Garmin and Strava integration without the distraction of a traditional screen. This Oakley Meta Vanguard review examines whether these glasses finally deliver on the hype and…
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Oakley Meta Vanguard review: AI running glasses with Garmin power
Introducing Oakley Meta Vanguard: The Smart Glasses Built for Sport Oakley’s Meta Vanguard aims to be a practical leap forward in wearable tech for runners, cyclists, and action sports enthusiasts. Moving away from flashy displays and towards intelligent, assistive features, these displayless AI glasses promise seamless Garmin and Strava integration. The question for athletes has…
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Climate change threatens marathon performance as race-day weather shifts
Rising temperatures alter the marathon playbook On race day this Sunday, tens of thousands of runners will toe the starting line in a city famous for long distances and ambitious goals. They will confront weather that is warmer than what experts consider optimal for peak marathon performance. While individual sweet spots vary by gender and…
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Climate Change Threatens Marathon Performance: Warmer Weather Remakes the Race Course
Runners Prepare for Warmer Race Days On race day, athletes chase a narrow window of temperatures that help them perform at their best. This Sunday’s New York City Marathon will unfold under weather conditions warmer than what experts say is optimal for peak performance. The ideal marathon climate is widely cited as roughly between 39°F…
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Can a Marathon Break a Marriage? What Running Long Distances Does to Relationships
Introduction: The double-edged sword of marathon running Endurance running is booming, especially among midlife professionals who discover the thrill of the 26.2-mile distance and the camaraderie of like-minded peers. But as studies and runners themselves note, marathon training can ripple beyond the ankles and lungs, reaching the heart of a relationship. A growing body of…
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Running to Reclaim Independence: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Finding Independence Again Through Running Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-altering diagnosis in March 2023: triple positive breast cancer. After discovering a thickening at the edge of her breast, she embarked on an arduous medical journey that included eight rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy with reconstruction, radiotherapy, and…
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Running helped me reclaim independence after cancer treatment
A journey from diagnosis to running again Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-changing battle after a breast cancer diagnosis in March 2023. Carrying the BRCA gene, she had already watched her family navigate cancer’s challenges, with her mother’s ovarian cancer diagnosis years earlier. At 29, Moira underwent a double…
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Melbourne Marathon Festival Delivers Fast Legs, Heartfelt Stories Across the City
Melbourne Marathon Festival: a city-wide event of speed and heart The Melbourne Marathon Festival unfolded across the city’s iconic routes, drawing elite competitors and everyday runners into a shared moment of athleticism and community support. As the male leaders of the Melbourne Marathon, Australia’s Jack Rayner and Japan’s Jo Fukuda, pressed on toward the CBD…
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Why Your Zone 2 Running Feels Harder—and What to Do About It
Understanding the Zone 2 Shift If your “easy” runs no longer feel easy, you’re not imagining it. As your aerobic system gets stronger, the same heart rate can feel like more work. That shift is a sign of progress, not a failure. Zone 2 running is designed to be sustainable aerobic work, but when your…
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Running With a Stroller: Biomechanics Reveal Lower Impact but Higher Foot-Torsion
Introduction: A Practical Trade-Off for Parents Who Run For many parents with young children, lacing up for a run means grabbing the jogging stroller along with running shoes. A recent study from Penn State Berks, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on what happens to loading forces when runners push a stroller. The findings highlight…