Amanda Brooks's Blog, page 134
October 17, 2021
50 Best Running Books of all Time – Motivation, Training, Nutrition
Over the span of my running career I’ve gone from devouring every publication of Runner’s World to reading all the best running books. More are released each year, which means my fun never ends! Train smart, eat well, & enjoy the run! — P. Mark Taylor That would be the shortest and yet best running …
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October 16, 2021
Gifts For Runners – Cheap to Splurge to Super Creative
As a long time runner, I know there are some things we buy for ourselves because we need them, eh hem always new shoes, and somethings we REALLLLLLY want, but feel like we need a great reason to buy it. Gifts for runners might be one of my favorite lists to compile each year because …
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October 15, 2021
How To Breathe While Running With Asthma
Can you run with asthma? Yes. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some things to take in to considerations as exercise can make it worse for many people. Running can IMPROVE lung function, but it usually doesn’t feel that way when we first start out. Running does not increase the capacity of your lungs, that’s …
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October 11, 2021
How to Clean Your Running Shoes
I’ve been on a gear testing streak lately, which lead to 4 new pairs of running shoes that are white or probably some fancy color like ecru or eggshell. They are beautiful and also going to immediately look like trash, so how do you clean running shoes? Can you toss them in the washer? Do …
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October 10, 2021
Trail Running Gifts: Ultrarunner to Hiking Gift Ideas
The more years we spend in Colorado the more my gear closet has grown. Which is also to say that my list of trail running gifts, wants and needs expands with each season. I know, I know, I’ve already given you gift ideas for the new runner, the injured runner, the have everything runner, the …
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October 8, 2021
How to Run A Mile Without Stopping
On my first outings as a runner, I rarely called myself a runner because it was mostly walking. I had what felt like a HUGE goal of being able to run a mile without stopping. What starts out as a big goal, slowly with the right steps becomes super doable. And then you start looking …
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October 6, 2021
Running Mantras: Why They Work, What Elite Runners Use
You’ve heard of yoga off the mat right? It’s the idea of taking the stillness, breathing, working through the difficult spots and living your life that way. Running mantras are your way of finding that moment while working hard. The mental side of running is often joked about, but it’s truly a massive component of …
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October 4, 2021
Best Hairstyles for Running
It’s not unusual to finish a run and find my baby hairs have created one heck of a look…which is not great for the gram, but doesn’t really impact my run. That stray piece of hair that keeps tickling my neck or a hair tie that simply won’t stay put is another story! Great running …
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October 3, 2021
Hoka Running Shoes Review: Clifton Vs Bondi and More
Since I started wearing HOKA’s many of you have asked “what do you think?” or “I’ve been considering them, should I?” “Can you give me a Hoka running shoes review??” Having run in different models since 2012, I have plenty to say! Each year, I test out new models and put in enough miles to …
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October 1, 2021
Unique Gifts for Runners and Triathletes
Whether you have a runner like me who spent part of last year overcoming an injury and doing our best not to whine about the lack of endorphins, or simply know that they want to get stronger to run faster, or maybe you need unique gifts for runners who have everything, this is the gift …
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