The various, non-mainstream sports tend to be factionalized. These sports work virtually independent of others, where they comprise their own communities. From the uber-elite athlete, like an ultramarathoner, down to the avid runner, there’s a commonality that does exist, when it comes to looking for that next challenge to individually push themselves. Of those that […]
January 5. 2015 on a sweltering day in Perth, Australia during the Hopman Cup. World Number 1. Serena Williams has just lost the first set to Flavia Pennetta 0-6. So, in an effort to perk herself up, she asks the umpire if she is allowed a coffee since she forgot her usual one that morning. […]
The UFC recently announced UFC 187 coming up in May. On paper this is arguably the biggest card in UFC history. This card features two championship fights as well as a fantastic undercard. Heading into that pay per view event, all the athletes involved will be dedicating weeks and months of training in order to […]
Heddoko is the the first company that offers a smart garment with embedded sensors to track your movement. With Heddoko, movement is tracked in 3D and users are provided visual feedback and analysis via the connected smartphone app. The Heddoko smart garment has sensors to measure your upper and lower arms, upper and lower legs, […]
What is an ultramarathon? An ultramarathon is a sporting event that is longer than the traditional marathon distance of 26.219 miles. This is a grueling event, as are most endurance sports. I ran a lot while in the Army and I’ve trained and competed in triathlons, but even they fail in comparison to an ultramarathon. […]
