Recovery from training sessions and competition is critical if we want to get the gains we seek and to enable us to perform at the required intensity in subsequent sessions.  “After training, practice, or competition, the body is left dehydrated, drained of fuel, and broken down.  The body is in a stressed state, and the proper blend of nutrients can jumpstart the body’s recovery process to help you come back stronger and...

This film taken during the filming of BP’s latest TV commercial gives a great insight to Richard Whitehead. Since the IPC’s decision not to let Richard compete in the marathon at London 2012 this talented athlete has switched his attention to the sprint events. After being selected to represent Great Britain at the IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand in January 2011, Richard destroyed the competition to win the T42...

Why is Usain Bolt the fastest man on the planet? This article explains the principles of speed development and why Bolt as an individual has the foundations to run faster than anyone else. For those wanting to get faster, it’s 100% possible, everyone can get faster, you just need the right...

Pete Crawforth took 2nd place in ‘Sleepless in the Saddle’, a 24 hour mountain bike race on 6th and 7th August. In what was a great physical performance Pete also showed plenty of guts and determination. Congratulations Pete, a fantastic result and well deserved. Pete’s second place result in the solo men’s competition is his highest result in a 24 hour race. Pete has been striving for a result like this which he...

Richard Whitehead produced a world record beating performance at the London Disability Athletics Grand Prix held at Crystal Palace on the 6th August. In a time of 25.69 seconds Richard beat the previous T42 200m record by 3 hundreths of a second. This world record adds to his current collection as he holds the world records in the half and full marathon distance for a leg amputee. Congratulations to Richard. Tim Stevenson at Kinetic Three...