The Better Sleep Guide for Runners: The Science on Why, How to, and Natural Supplements
You hear it often – sleep is essential to your recovery from training and ultimately your running performance (not to mention your overall health). That
You hear it often – sleep is essential to your recovery from training and ultimately your running performance (not to mention your overall health). That
When diving into the science of running performance, the concept of VO2max is almost unavoidable. Defined simply, VO2max is the maximum rate that your body
Super shoes are the biggest shoe innovation in recent memory—and probably the biggest technological revolution in running since the invention of synthetic rubber tracks. In
One of the most common misconceptions about running is that recovery and easy runs are the same type of workout. Despite sounding very similar, they
As runners, we all know that the best way to improve our performance is to continue running, either working to increase how far we run,
One thing I’ve become more interested in as a get older is how to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common issues
You hear it often – sleep is essential to your recovery from training and ultimately your running performance (not to mention your overall health). That
One of the most common misconceptions about running is that recovery and easy runs are the same type of workout. Despite sounding very similar, they
Are you leaving fitness on the table? If you’re not taking proper recovery measures, then YES! But, what exactly does recovery mean? To start, there
Running economy is one of the key determinants of your performance. In fact, I’d go as far as saying it’s one of the most critical
Sleep is essential for functioning at your best. And, it’s particularly important for endurance athletes striving for peak performance. Good sleep leads you to be
One of the main tenants of all training physiology is the concept of progression. Simply speaking, training works because the body slowly adapts to the
One thing I’ve become more interested in as a get older is how to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common issues
While it may seem like “hydrating well” is a pretty simple part of your training to get right, there’s actually a lot more nuance than
CBD has become an increasingly popular topic in the running and endurance world. Claims range from direct performance improvements to improved recovery and better quality
Recovery is perhaps the single most important aspect of training outside the actual running and workouts you do. In fact, without proper recovery, even the
As you may know if you’re already a follower, I started taking a greens supplement last year in an attempt to develop an overall healthier
If you took a class on nutrition, the very first thing you would learn is that there are three sources of calories: carbohydrates, fat, and
As runners, we all know that the best way to improve our performance is to continue running, either working to increase how far we run,
Mastering proper running form makes you faster, more efficient, and less injury-prone. And, one of the ways to improve your form is by addressing vertical
We recently posted an article about the research studies behind NuNee and how it’s 90% effective at treating runner’s knee. In that article, I outlined
Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is one of the most common running injuries Two large scale scientific studies have confirmed this. A 2003 study
This is most likely an article you don’t want to read. Here’s why… Your achilles is probably already painful when running. You may have achilles
“Quick feet, quick feet!” My high school coach used to shout as we launched into the last lap of a track race. More often than
As all masters runners know and understand, things change as we age. We’ve already covered the need for More focused strength training More recovery, and
Last week I wrote an article on how to re-think your perception of training theory or workout ideas when you think you’re too slow for
The term masters has a bad connotation. I mean it sounds old. Especially for those “younger masters.” I remember racing the Masters Track and Field
We all seem to get busier and busier as the years go by, and this time of year becomes the busiest of all, and finding
Remember the days you used to practically spring out of bed? Soreness, tightness, ashiness. What was that anyway? Maybe when you had a really hard
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Masters_Runners_2020-08-24.mp3 Masters running did not always exist. There was no running advice for older runners, and running over 50 was considered rare. Many thought that running was harmful
Case 1: A builder accidentally jumps down onto a 7-inch nail. With the nail protruding through his boot, the man is rushed to hospital
Most Runners can INCREASE their speed without running more speed workouts. Ok. Hang in there with me, I’ll explain. In my experience, runners spend most of their
Guest post by Coach Claire Bartholic. The original version of this article can be found on her website, www.theplantedrunner.com There are some runners I
In December of 2012 Phillip ran a very disappointing 4+ hour marathon, and immediately began plotting and training for his comeback “revenge” marathon. Does this
y this time of year, there’s no denying it—winter is here to stay. Like me, you probably groaned when you had to dig out your
Seasoned runners make it look easy, but the truth of the matter is that as experienced runners we’ve all made the same mistakes. It’s called
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