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Everything Runners Need to Know About Collagen
Should runners take collagen? And if so, what type of runners and why type of collagen? That’s what I set out to answer because honestly supplements are confusing, and the supplement industry is an unregulated mess. My sister started asking me all these questions about what supplements she needed to take as an over-forty female…
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Running after 50 & Beyond: Masters Running Tips
You can run or even start running at any age. Master’s runners just need to pay attention to the “little things” like warming up, nutrition, strength training, and sleep to off-set age-related changes such as the decline of tissue elasticity, mobility, and muscle mass. Read on to learn how to run after the age of…
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What I Tell Myself to Kill My Mom Guilt for Running
It’s something only moms understand—the mom guilt we feel for taking time to run or exercise. It’s lurking around every corner, no matter what we do and when. In fact, mom guilt was one of the main motivators for me starting this website and my run coaching in the first place. I felt so darn…
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How Sports Hypnotism Helped Me Rediscover the Joy of Running
If you’ve followed me at all on Instagram, then you have seen that I am now calling myself a “new runner” – approaching this sport with fresh eyes. This, after many years of battling setbacks and injuries. I have rediscovered the joy in running and the reasons why I loved it in the first place…
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Should Runners Strength Train on Hard Run or Easy Days? A Physical Therapist’s Take
A common question runners training for half or full marathons, especially those incorporating speed work and long runs, is: “Should I strength train on hard run days or easy days?”. This is an excellent question. You want your hard efforts to pay off when you line up at the start line. You want strength workouts…
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Healthy Meals for Runners (+ 15 Recipes for Runners)
I have a secret to tell you—something that happens to me on the regular. I get completely blocked and lose all creativity when it comes to meal ideas. My family can be pretty picky and tricky to feed. In trying to please them, I have little left for myself and then am desperate for ideas….
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Is It Safe to Run Back-to-Back Marathons?
I’ve noticed a trend in marathoning—running back-to-back marathons. I am seeing it with my friends, on social media, and in the athletes I coach. It made me wonder—is it safe to run back-to-back marathons? After all, running 26.2 miles is very demanding on the body. Running a marathon damages everything from your vital organs to…
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Overcome Barriers to Eating Before You Run
Many runners struggle with eating before they run. Some runners may wake up early and don’t have time to digest breakfast before running. Others may think eating before running defeats the purpose of running if the goal is to lose weight. Some runners don’t eat before running to avoid tummy troubles. However, if you skip…
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Should I Drink Coffee Before Running?
One scroll through Instagram and you’ll likely be barraged by coffee alternatives to replace caffeine. If you’re caffeine sensitive, sure, these are good options. But if not, grab your cup of joe and start reading. Because guess what? Drinking coffee, especially coffee before running, is almost always a good idea. Study after study after study…
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How Do I Know If I Am Lifting Heavy Enough for Running?
Strength training plays a crucial role in any running program, but many runners question whether they should lift heavy, and if so are they lifting heavy enough to reap benefits? While experienced lifters may focus on heavier weights for select exercises, there are plenty of advantages to using just bodyweight exercises. The key is understanding…
