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What types of clothing are best for sweating?
Following on from the article: No Sweat .. Those Sticky Sweaty Problems by Cassandra Davis What types of clothing are best for sweating? Lightweight clothing with vents or mesh is recommended. Microfiber polyesters, such as CoolMax and DuoFold, and cotton blends are...
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No Sweat .. Those Sticky Sweaty Problems
With the soaring temperatures this summer you break into a sweat even before you begin to think about going for a run. This article tackles all those sticky sweaty problems. To avoid hyperthermia (over heating) the human body has to maintain a constant temperature of...
Stress fractures in female runners
45% of competitive female runners develop stress fractures, small cracks on the surface of the bones in their legs and feet. The women most likely to suffer these injuries are those who restrict food and those who have irregular periods. Restricting food can stop a...
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What’s the best sanitary wear for running?
Practicing good hygiene is as important during menstruation as at any other time of the month, and good hygiene for sportswomen is no different, it goes without saying that sanitary napkins or tampons should be changed frequently especially before and directly after a...
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When is the best time of the month to run a race?
As already mentioned, all women have different menstrual cycles, so, the best advice is to start making a running log, a recording of how you feel each day during your run. This way you will be able to see if a pattern establishes itself. Many women find that they...
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Little Miss Marathon
The French l’Equipe magazine of 15 December 2006 ran an alarming article about a 7-year Chinese girl whose father coaches her and makes her run 4 hours each morning before school. The nymph like Zhang Huimin whose marathon record is 4 hours18minutes and 33 seconds...
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