Archive for March, 2010
Hydration Is Vital While Running
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:25 Written by admin Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:25
At some point during a marathon, a runner might begin experience headaches, muscle cramps, and delirium. These ailments are associated with the loss of vital body fluids. The importance of hydrating the body with fluids has become very evident with the number of casualties that have occurred during recent marathon events. Event officials have had to take a closer look at hydration principles in place at every meet and ensure that athletes are prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Runners that train aggressively throughout the year are conscious about their present physical condition and the current hydration levels in their bodies. They have probably consumed water in sufficient quantities while training for the race but might prefer to ask trainers and friends to keep an eye out for them as they run along a course just to make sure that things are looking right. They know what type of hydration levels must be maintained for them to be able to achieve maximum output from their body while running in a marathon, but at times, reality gets away from a runner and a second opinion might be necessary.
Tags: running, sport | Posted under running | 4 Comments
Some Advice From A Pitcher
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:36 Written by admin Tuesday, 30 March 2010 09:34
I have been through many baseball/softball games where I play as the pitcher. Being one is fun as long as you know when and where to cross the lines of pressure. It is a very crucial role. You lead the game. Each hit, score and run from the enemy entirely depends on you. I’ve been to wins and losses but I just knew I had to survive.
Here is some advice from my experience as a pitcher:
Conquer your fear
My greatest fear as a pitcher is to let somebody hit my pitch. I strive too hard to never allow anyone hit anything. But thinking about this has brought me to frustrations. I learned it the hard way. This adds to the pressure build-up. What I had to do to conquer my fear is never easy and that is to shut my mind off from every thought except the game. Too many cheers, negative pulses and yells from the crowd can get you distracted. I let it distract me too many times and it leads me to my loss.
Tags: baseball, sport | Posted under baseball | No Comments
Avoid These Common Training Errors When Running and Your Body Will Thank You
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:28 Written by admin Sunday, 28 March 2010 09:26
Running is one of the most heavily participated sports and recreational activities in the world. However, from a young age we are told to go out on the streets and run until we are tired. This may be alright for a while but further on down the road you will be likely to sustain an overuse injury that takes away your passion for running.
In order to make running a lifetime activity you need to be aware of some of the contributing factors that lead to common running injuries. Once you acknowledge these injury causing factors then you can develop the right plan for you. This applies to both the recreational runner as well as the competitive runner. Read More
Tags: running, sport | Posted under running | 11 Comments
Holds Should Be Part of Your Fantasy Baseball League
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:41 Written by admin Friday, 26 March 2010 09:39
You’ve heard me talk about this before: middle relievers are the red-headed step-child when it comes to fantasy baseball. If Rodney, Dangerfield were still around, he’d say: “middle relievers just don’t get no respect.”
While stud middle relievers may help your WHIP, they don’t pitch a lot of innings and they rarely earn a save given today’s era of relief specialization. Hence, the tremendous decline in fantasy value of a player like Joba Chamberlain when Joe Girardi announced that Chamberlain would start the year as the Yankees set up man rather than as a starting pitcher. Read More
Tags: baseball | Posted under baseball | 12 Comments
