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Amanda Brooks's Blog, page 147

July 11, 2021

How to Find Running Trails

One of the reasons I fell in love with trail running was the opportunity to see places in a new way. I love running in any new city, but the trails provide that added layer of relaxation and a reminder to slow down and look around. Of course how to find running trails can be …

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Published on July 11, 2021 04:04

July 9, 2021

Female Athlete Triad: What Is It? Why do so many experience it?

I want to start this post with a really important message: the female athlete triad is not a given for runners. It’s not an inevitable thing that’s going to happen. Running alone doesn’t make you stop menstruating or cause health problems. Whewwww, needed to get that off my chest because I think this is a …

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Published on July 09, 2021 10:02

July 7, 2021

New Balance Vs ASICS | Finding the Right Running Shoe

Comparing New Balance vs ASICS running shoes is another breakdown of proprietary technologies, fit, and feel.  Both brands are well loved and used because they make high quality running shoes for various running styles and foot types. Both brands are known for their quality and offer a variety of models to suit different needs like …

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Published on July 07, 2021 03:52

July 4, 2021

How Long Between Half Marathons

You’ve crossed the finish line and are already considering your next race…or perhaps you accidentally stacked your race calendar and now it’s time to figure out what to do between races. And more importantly, how long between half marathons to have your best races and not get injured? Experienced runners often compress the time between …

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Published on July 04, 2021 03:16

July 2, 2021

4 Hour Marathon Training Plan and Training Tips

A marathon is not just 26.2 miles, it’s months of training, smart recovery and good nutrition to get to the start line feeling strong, confident and healthy. A 4 hour marathon training plan is designed for someone who has covered the distance before and is ready to put additional pieces in play to hit their …

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Published on July 02, 2021 04:30

June 30, 2021

Why the Runners Nod Matters

In those first years of running, I could have told you a lot about my shoes, not because I’d yet made my way in to a running store to find a real shoe. I kept my eyes down while running because I was too slow too be seen. Or at least if I didn’t make …

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Published on June 30, 2021 07:17

June 27, 2021

Everlywell Review | At Home Blood Tests

Everlywell is one of the best-known at-home health testing companies in the US. They offer a extensive list of tests that cover different aspects of men’s and women’s health (including a full hormone panel, fertility testing, heavy metal testing and 30 others). While you can ALWAYS ask your Dr to run blood work, I’ve started …

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Published on June 27, 2021 04:35

June 25, 2021

Inspiring Female Athletes Showing Us How to Break Our Own Barriers

Every year there are athletes that move up the ranks of inspiring female athletes. The Summer Olympics got me thinking about this topic once again and looking for the ways female athletes get motivated that will help all of us too! People often lament that there aren’t enough strong female role models. I don’t think …

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Published on June 25, 2021 06:52

June 23, 2021

30 Day Nutrition Challenge | 5K to Marathon

In July our Virtual Run Club is diving in to a 30 Day nutrition challenge, to improve not only your performance, but your health. This topic is HUGELY important because doing it wrong (hello drastically cutting calories, not fueling runs, counting macros just to eat lots of Pop Tarts) leads to hormonal issues, crappy runs …

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Published on June 23, 2021 04:20

June 20, 2021

Why You Must Rotate Running Shoes

Huffing and puffing along side running group buddy Denny (yes the over 6’6, 75 year old who kicks my butt), we started chatting about being the only two in the group sporting some kickin’ Hokas. He may or may not have laughed at how bright mine were as I pondered why he went with the …

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Published on June 20, 2021 04:08