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What to Wear for a Marathon | Must Have Marathon Gear

One of the remarkable things about running is months of training can culminate in a day of glory or one that goes sideways for no particular reason. And of course, we don’t get to pick the weather or the conditions, so having the right marathon gear can help to mitigate some of those potential issues. …

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Mastering Lunch Run: 15 Minute Sweat to Work Plan

Not only is the lunch run (aka. runch) a great break for your brain, but it could be when you’re primed for a speedy run. Your body will have warmed up, ensuring that you aren’t running on tight stiff muscles, reaction times are better, testosterone is peaking, your heart rate and blood pressure are at …

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Best Sunscreen for Runners | Favorite All Natural Options

After some great discussions on Instagram about my own past hormone issues and learning more about how what’s in our products can impact our thyroid and adrenals, I got 15 direct messages within an hour asking about my best sunscreen for runners. That’s usually a sign to me that a full on article is needed …

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Hoka Vs ASICS | Maximal Vs Traditional Running Shoes

Comparing Hoka vs ASICS running shoes could largely be described as a difference in fit and feel, along with some company philosophy if you care about those things. But of course we know that Hoka came on the scene due to their maximal shoes…and that’s interesting all on its own! Both brands provide high quality …

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Best Protein Powder for Runners | Whey vs Plant Based

Do you need protein powder as a runner? No. Using protein powder to enhance distance training is entirely a personal choice! It’s not a must or a requirement, no matter what anyone tells you. For me and many of my athletes it’s the most effective way to ensure we eat enough protein during high volume …

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Daily Harvest vs Freshly vs Eat to Evolve: Prepared Meal Delivery

One of the overlooked pieces of marathon training is nutrition. It’s a piece that will help us to perform our best, but often between the  miles and life don’t have a ton of time left [...]

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5 Tips to Prevent Shin Splints from Running – Best Shoes

When you have shin splints, boy, do you know it! They’re the bane of many runners’ training—whether you’re new to running or more experienced. How to prevent shin splints running is often surprisingly easy…well maybe [...]

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9 Ways to Help Sore Muscles from Running

While running can make us a great deal healthier, that doesn’t meant it always feels great. Especially when we’re increasing mileage or starting out, sore muscles from running are common and often a good thing! [...]

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Edible Cookie Dough Chickpea Energy Bites

Am I the only one who used to make batches of cookie dough and freeze it?? I never actually baked the cookies and while a delicious college treat, not super ideal with eggs and all. [...]

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30 Day Running Technique Program

What if I told you that taking 5 minutes off your run and putting it towards running technique drills would help you hit your next PR? Help you find the speed you’ve been searching form [...]

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