Amanda Brooks's Blog, page 140
June 16, 2021
Best Curved Treadmills | Benefits and Drawbacks
Have you ever wondered what makes a curved treadmill different? Why do some gyms swear by these manual treadmills and others are sticking to the good old fashioned motorized treadmill? What is a curved treadmill? It’s a manual or non-motorized treadmill where the platform is shaped like a drawn out u. Manual treadmills are understandably …
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June 14, 2021
Best Hydration Packs & Ultimate Guide to Running Hydration
When it comes to running hydration there are plenty of options for carrying water, including my personal favorite the running hydration pack. Below is a detailed breakdown of different tested vests and the pro/cons of each. If you think you can skimp on hydration during your runs, eventually it will catch up to you. I …
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June 13, 2021
Things to do in Grand Junction | Active Travel Fun
In planning our trip to Moab for a week of trails, I was informed we MUST stop in Grand Junction. It turns out the things to do in Grand Junction far exceeded my expectations and not I’m here to tell you…yup, you must stop! A few of the big reasons: See wild horses Experience the …
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June 11, 2021
Joint Health for Runners
Is running bad for your knees? No. Can running actually be beneficial to joint health? Yes!! We know that healthy joints are important for our everyday lives to simply move through the world with less pain. But we don’t really know what protects our joints, keeps them working well or how joints wear out in …
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June 9, 2021
Running in the Heat and Humidity | Tips and Hot Weather Gear
Running in the heat is both something I love and loathe. There’s that satisfaction of a good sweat and the frustration of not being able to hit certain paces because the body is working so much harder. As your core body temperature rises, your heart rate rises which not only increases the perceive effort, but …
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June 6, 2021
Daily Harvest Review | A Busy Runner’s Meal Plan
As runner’s we know that nutrition is a key component of great training, but many times we’d rather spend our hours running than cooking. Here’s my review of how Daily Harvest has helped me to stay on track during marathon training. Even if you love to cook, there’s something really wonderful about having a few …
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June 4, 2021
Things to Do In Moab | Runner and Biker’s Vacation
Like many of you, one of the things I missed the most in 2020 was taking our active vacations. We are remedying that starting with all the things to do in Moab! Living near Denver now, we’re truly lucky to have access to so many different trails and National Parks within driving distance. In fact, …
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June 2, 2021
BCAA’s for Runners | Essential Amino Acids vs Protein Powder
The major reasons that we want to explore BCAA’s for runners is the muscle building and repair effects…but there’s more you need to understand before just throwing another supplement in your cart. What are the benefits of amino acids? What’s the difference between branch chain and essential amino acids (it definitely matters)? And of course …
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May 31, 2021
50+ Funny & Motivational Race Signs | Marathon Posters & Banners
Nothing about being a race spectator is easy. The credit usually goes to those on the course, but a lot has to be said for the friends, family and volunteers who get up at dark o’ thirty to stand around for hours. Here are some marathon race sign ideas to make that process a tad …
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May 28, 2021
Confessions of a Run Coach: We Wish You Knew Before Starting
Every time I take a strengths and skills test, “teacher” comes back as a result. Which makes complete sense, it’s part of why I love writing about running to share tips! I get to dig in to new topics, do research and then hopefully spit it back out as ACTIONABLE information to make your running …
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