Caffeine gets you to the finish line faster, study finds
Attesting to the benefits of caffeine as an ergogenic aid, new research shows that caffeine supplementation reduces sprint time in the 100-m
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2022
Drafting can save 3-5 minutes off marathoners' times, make sub-2 hour finish possible
This racing strategy could save three to five minutes for middle-of-the-packers, too, including those running the Chicago marathon.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2022
Is Usain Bolt faster than a 900-pound dinosaur?
One big issue in physics education is to generate student enthusiasm for the course material. These dinosaur problems really spark interest.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022
Save the planet with these sneakers made from coffee grounds and recycled plastic
A pair of Rens’ first-generation ‘Original’ shoes contain 300 grams of coffee waste, the equivalent to 21 cups.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
'Just be kind': 7th grader hopes act of kindness to cross country opponent inspires others
In the heat of competition in the biggest race of her life, Anna spotted a runner from another team who was struggling. She didn’t hesitate.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021
A ten-minute run can boost brain processing
Researchers have found that only ten minutes of moderate-intensity running increases local blood flow to the various parts of the brain.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2021
78-Year-Old Edwina Brocklesby Inspiring Women In Triathlon
Looking at Edwina Brocklesby, the first thing you notice is her ever-present smile, radiating from beneath a sea of bright red curls.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021
RaceRunning: the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disability that affects their motor movements
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2021
Bipedal robot makes history by learning to run, completing 5K
Cassie the robot has made history by traversing 5 kilometers, completing the route in just over 53 minutes.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2021
Do you have a bounce in your step? You must be an elite runner
A recent study compared the bouncing behavior in elite-level male runnersto highly trained but not elite runners.
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