Running After a Heart Attack
Recovery takes time and patience ... be prepared for this after a major heart event, and listen to your body along the journey. Be prepared…
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The Unforgiving Minute – Ron Clarke
The Unforgiving Minute - Ron Clarke AO MBE (1937-2015) Ron Clarke was a man who, indisputably, gave his whole heart to a race. Towards the…
Heat is Hard on the Heart
We’re experiencing a heat wave in Melbourne! How does training in hot weather affect your heart? On a hot day, blood flow is rerouted so…
Runner’s World Age Grade Calculator
Yep, this is for real! Check out the Runner’s World Age Grade Calculator here: http://ow.ly/W1kQe I wasn’t aware until recently that age-graded scores are calculated…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The American Heart Association claims that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is relatively common occurring in 1 out of every 500 people, and is the leading cause…
Paula Radcliffe Women’s Marathon WR Holder
"It is a joy and a gift just to be able to go out and run ... just thinking, actually I feel alive." Paula Radcliffe…
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Most ICD Athletes Can Play Sports Without Cardiac Risks
Most ICD athletes can play sports without cardiac risks. Yet, current European and North American guidelines recommend against the participation of athletes with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators…
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The Heart’s Right Ventricle: The true Achilles’ heel of the endurance athlete?
New evidence is emerging to show that the right ventricle is subjected to much greater stresses during exertion than the left ventricle. And, prolonged exercise…
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The Derek Mitchell Story
Looking for inspiration to take your first step towards living a healthier life? Check out The Derek Mitchell Story, one of the most popular stories…
Heart Starters: The thrill seekers in sport
Catching a wave really is a big thrill! Did you know that big-wave surfers get such an adrenalin rush that they maintain high, prolonged heart…
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HH4A Heart Health for Athletes 