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March 24, 2022

Can you run on a broken toe? What about a sprained toe?

These were the words I found myself Googling on a Monday morning…can you run with a broken toe? Things started off so well, it was the perfect active recovery Monday. A nice little outdoor yoga workout (because why live in Florida during the winter if you aren’t doing things like that.) I mean even a …

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Published on March 24, 2022 08:58

March 23, 2022

7 Best Flat Feet Running Shoes

Finding the right shoes and feeling comfortably supported should be your top priority if you have flat feet. One of the things that lead to injury for many runners is overpronation, which is when the arch falls in causing the ankle to roll in as well and sending strain up to the knee and hip. …

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Published on March 23, 2022 11:57

Hip Extension: Best Exercises, Benefits, Issues, and More

Hip extension serves many benefits in our stride and can lead to issues when not addressed. Learn it all including best exercises here

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Published on March 23, 2022 08:00

March 22, 2022

Top 19 Running Podcasts: About Running, Fitness and Health

I fell in love with listening to audiobooks while running as I trained for my second marathon solo in 2006. Over the years of training that followed, I’ve found podcasts about running are not only more accessible, but provide a different level of motivation than an audiobook. {Checkout my top 12 audiobooks for runners}. Some …

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Published on March 22, 2022 11:57

March 21, 2022

Pickle Juice for Cramps: Is This Popular Cure Effective?

Can drinking pickle juice help muscle cramps? We take a closer look at the science behind this popular remedy.

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Published on March 21, 2022 04:16

March 19, 2022

Half Marathon Pace Chart – Miles and Kilometers

See how much time you’ll need to complete your marathon by running at various running paces with this marathon pace chart in miles and KM.

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Published on March 19, 2022 04:43

March 18, 2022

10 Ways to Maintain Muscle Mass while Marathon Training

When you think of building muscles, what probably comes first to your mind is strength training. While that’s definitely the most popular way of building muscle, you can in fact build muscle with running, there’s just a process to it that involves training in the right way and having a good nutrition plan. And there’s …

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Published on March 18, 2022 05:55

March 17, 2022

Half Marathon Checklist: Everything You Need to Pack and Prep

This half marathon checklist will provide everything you need for different weather options and how to handle last minute jitters.

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Published on March 17, 2022 09:03

March 16, 2022

Bloated After Running: 6 Proven Ways To Eliminate It

Bloating can occur for various reasons and it may be difficult to pinpoint the cause. Learn six strategies that can help reduce the unpleasant feeling of bloating after running.

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Published on March 16, 2022 10:24

March 15, 2022

11 Tips For Running in the Wind

In 2013, as I lined up for the NYC marathon the only thing on my mind was running in the WIND. I knew my legs could handle 26.2 miles. But was the never ending forecast for 20mph winds and 35mph gusts going to blow my hopes a PR away? Running a marathon in the wind …

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Published on March 15, 2022 16:51