You are not maximizing your running performance if you do not hydrate or fuel during a race. Here are some reminders and strategies for you to implement in your next race: Run light People overdo it with fuel belts, hydration ...
It has been scorching hot in New York City recently, and many runners are sweating a lot. For those of you that tough it out, despite record-setting temperatures, you will be happy to know that you are enhancing your performance ...
Children are like little mirrors: They reflect everything that happens around them, especially with their parents.With that, the most important thing you can do to influence your child positively is to lead by example.From my many experiences with athletes and ...
Life starts with oxygen. Running begins with oxygen. Living an extraordinary life of running also starts with oxygen. Let’s break it down for you. The Three B’s of Running Breathing → Blood → Body A runner breathes This, my fellow ...
Deep tissue massages can add value to training. Deep tissue massages can also leave an athlete injured. Keep reading to learn how deep tissue massages can enhance your running performance so you don’t look like this guy (in the photo ...
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables → The Nutrition Champion Dark green leafy vegetables get my vote for the (very unofficial) Running Scientist Nutrition Awards in the Best Food to Prevent Stress Fractures category. If you avoid dark leafy greens – or only eat ...
Chia seeds are growing in popularity, and more and more runners are turning to chia to help with performance and recovery. What is Chia? Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of ...
Behold common runners’ complaints and how dark green leafy vegetables can help: I don’t have enough energy – Vitamins from dark green leafy vegetables will help your energy levels and overall health. Dark green leafy veggies also improve muscle function. I ...
If you are a beginner runner training for your first 5K or elite runner training to win a gold medal at the Olympics (and anywhere in between), you can avoid getting hurt from running a race through intelligent running. Intelligent ...
What is Mineral Water Mineral water is water that is filled with natural minerals. Without consuming calories, mineral water keeps you hydrated and replenishes the minerals you use while living an active lifestyle. Different from Tap Water and Regular Bottled ...