Sport Factory Blog

Unfortunately, heat is not something you can “beat,” but you can optimize your performance by preparing for and acclimating to it. It is important to understand your body’s individua … read more

The act of running although natural may be very hard on ones body.  It involves highly compressive forces many times your body weight unlike other sports such as cycling or swimming. The eccentri … read more

There is nothing like a brand new bike, and the junior athlete I was fitting on her's was extremely proud of it.  Her mother was even more excited about the amazing deal she got.  But when … read more

Pain is a necessary part of competition.  But when an athlete sustains an injury, the body produces pain as a way to get the athlete to stop doing what is causing the damage. Inflammation is … read more

What happens when your hard work as an athlete stops paying off…? Each and every endurance athlete has limited potential to achieve their peak performance, and an even more limited amount of ti … read more