Posts by Brad Birky

Following a triathlon, it is likely that the muscles will be tired and/or sore. Athletes may also be experiencing mental fatigue along with physical exhaustion. By taking the day after the event...

at some point, we all get to a spot in our athletic adventures where we aren’t able to run as far as we once could. Few things are as frustrating or disappointing as finding out we can no longer...

So it seems that it is ok to run daily, but lifting every day may not be the best idea.  When we lift weights, we actually break down the muscle tissue that can then take several days to repair. You...

Even though the distances in cross-country running are much longer than those in competitive swimming, It is believed that swimming is the more difficult sport. That belief is supported by looking at...

There are many endurance activities that most people would consider to be even tougher than running a marathon. Some of these incredibly difficult activities include ultramarathons, Ironman...

An average, untrained person who goes out for a run will likely only be able to run for a short period of time before they get tired. The length of this time will vary from person to person, but most...