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…
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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…
Melbourne in Summer
Melbourne in summer. Sunshine. Beach Road. Bike. A 50km trip. Pitstop at the half way mark, refuelling at Mordialloc. About to turn back home. Life…
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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Here I come … Two Bays Trail Run 28K
My Personal Heart Health Journey This post has something to do with my own heart health journey … I have entered the 28km Two Bays…
HH4A Heart Health for Athletes 