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Guide to Headache After Running (7 Main Causes for Runners)

Have you been experiencing a headache after running? Running asks a great deal of your body. There are times when every muscle aches and you wonder why you’ve subjected yourself to these workouts…but we know that, it’s the endorphins, the pride, and the sweat. Unfortunately, a running headache can quickly make you forget all the …

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37 Game Day Food Ideas (Best Football-Themed Food + Decor)

It’s football season, and you know what that means: delicious and easy appetizers, dip recipes, and more. But, if you’re like me, you want to enjoy your food but also ensure it’s healthy for your family (and you!). I mean, we all know the feeling when you feel guilty after having those cheesy nachos and …

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10 Women’s Winter Running Tights to Survive the Cold

Winter running for some runners means continuing right on with their shorts wearing determination (yup I’m looking at my Colorado bad ass friends). But for me winter running tights ensure I get out the door and enjoy the miles a great deal more! Moving to Colorado in 2015 from Florida, my gear closet quickly grew …

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Training Pace Calculator | Everything You Need For Pacing

Use the two running calculators below to help you dial in your training and goals. You can calculate your per mile or kilometer time for standard race distances or any custom event. Below the training pace calculators you’ll find additional tips for establishing training paces. Choose either running pace calculator by clicking on the tab. …

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10 Benefits of Sprinting + How to Do Them

The benefits of sprinting eluded me for man years in my training. I wanted to focus on running farther, not puking my guts out. Silly, silly me. If I’d known then what I know now, I would have started doing short intense intervals even while marathon training! As a running coach, I love that I …

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Cold Weather Running Gear Must-Haves

Cold weather running gear requires a little more sleuthing to get right than summer. It’s not just about wicking, now we need things that will keep us dry, warm, upright on the snow and enjoying the miles despite the wind. Of course many of the items from my summer guide can be used year round …

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9 Best Running Hairstyles for All Hair Lengths

Knowing the best running hairstyles is more than just aesthetics; it’s about being able to perform at your best, without needing to worry about your hair getting into your face and distracting your focus. Picture this: you’re running a marathon, putting in everything you have set a new PR. Then you have to pause for …

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The Best On Cloud Shoes for Walking & Standing

The search for the best Hoka walking shoes for standing and walking all day is over. The cushion and support of a trainer is a comfort combo.

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19 Best Pre Workout Snacks (Find the One That’s Right for You!)

Figuring out what a good pre-workout snack is can be both tricky and overwhelming. Will carbs improve performance? Will not eating improve fat loss? Should you eat before a workout session or run? The pre-workout snack or pre-workout meal has become a source of confusion for many fitness enthusiasts and runners, so today we’re going …

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Honolulu Marathon Review | Pro’s and Con’s

Let me start by saying, I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our entire Hawaii trip…but the truth is I would have gone in with my eyes a little more wide-open in terms of what to expect from the Honolulu Marathon. We had an amazing time, but part of a marathon is being mentally prepared …

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