Category Archives: Other

The Sports Archives – What Causes Stitch When Running?

Any individual who has taken part in a run or other exercise activity will almost definitely have experienced the sharp pain below the ribs at some point known as ‘stitch’, but what are the reasons behind this? Research shows that … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Did Lance Armstrong Deserve to be Stripped of his Titles?

Lance Armstrong won the Tour De France, one of the toughest endurance events in any sport in the world, an amazing seven consecutive times. Even more impressively, all of those wins came after he had been diagnosed with, and defeated, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Martial Arts To Learn For Self Defense

Many people are concerned about learning self-defense for their own personal protection and the protection of loved ones. There are many forms of martial arts available that were either originally developed as a form of self-defense or that evolved to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – BMX Racers Become Olympians: Here Comes the Science!

Those of us who are too old to even think about getting on a BMX bike may remember the training sequence in Rocky IV, which pitted Sly Stallone’s old-school workout of chopping wood and running in the snow against Dolph … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Indians Have A Good Track Record In Answering Abuse With Wonderful Performances!

In the game of cricket, no international team takes a vulgar abuse issue as serious as India. Forgive me for including Sreesanth in the list, as he reacts in the opposite manner than his fellow Indian players. However, you can … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How To Train For A Full Marathon

Whether attempting to run a marathon for personal reasons, or for charity, correct preparation is essential. Know Your Pace An important part of preparing for a marathon involves getting to know at what pace you can comfortably run at. More … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Dragon Boat Racing – One Of The World’s Fastest Growing Team Water Sports!

Dragon boating is a water sport that is recognized for the strength, endurance, and team spirit that participants share. All over the world, tens of thousands of athletes participate in dragon boat festivals each year. There are also thousands of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Stay Fit and Safe with Combat Sports!

Hand-to-hand combat is one of the oldest sports and most popular modern workout regimens for achieving whole-body fitness. Whether you’re craving a toned core or want to learn empowering self-defense skills, Muay Thai and traditional combat sports can accomplish these … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 2012 International Triathlon Events

Every year, thousands of athletes take part in triathlon events in locations around the world. While many high-profile international triathlons have already taken place this year, there’s still plenty of action to look forward to in the next few months … Continue reading →

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