Amanda Brooks's Blog, page 154
June 5, 2020
Aqua Jogging: How To Implement Pool Running Workouts
Pool running doesn’t have to be relegated to the fate of the injured runner. No, no, aqua jogging is a great opportunity to pull on your flowered swim cap and get in a workout that’s [...]
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June 4, 2020
Confidently Running Alone: Tips for Running Safely
With each breaking news story of a runner attacked, I watch the fear begin to rise within our community. After a few of you reached out asking if I had any specific tips for running [...]
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June 2, 2020
Benefits of Thinking like an Elite Runner
Want to blow your PR {personal record} out of the water? Me too!! While I have no intention of working my way in to the elite coral {though I did start within arms length of [...]
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May 31, 2020
Plant Based Recipes: Mixing Up Your Meals with Anti-inflammatory Foods to Improve Recovery
In the previous post we talked about all the ways to handle transitioning to a plant based diet, the planning and the questions you’ll certainly get! If you’re still dipping your toe in the plant [...]
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May 30, 2020
18 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My First Half Marathon
If we knew all the obstacles we’d face, it’s unlikely we’d ever start. Which is why in some respects, I’m glad I didn’t know that it was crazy to go from “I can’t run a [...]
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May 27, 2020
What to Eat the Night Before a Long Run
Marathon training brings with it a whole host of new questions. How do we run so far without getting bored? How do we prevent chafing? How do we carry food on long runs? Do we [...]
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May 26, 2020
How to Get Back in to Running After Years?
At some point you felt reasonably fit…maybe even dare we say it, very fit. Then life happened you took an extended break and now you’re scratching your head wondering how to get back to running? [...]
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May 24, 2020
Exercising with Knee Pain? What You Can Still Do
If you’re a runner, surely someone in your world has commented about how bad the sport is for the knees. While knee injuries are common among runners, running isn’t inherently bad for your knees. Case [...]
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May 22, 2020
How Often Should I Run?
Whether you’re just starting out or trying to figure out how to maintain fitness between races, the inevitable question arises about how many days a week to run, to strength train and what’s best. As [...]
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May 20, 2020
Why Do I Run Slower on A Treadmill?
Those who have been around these parts for awhile, know that I love treadmill running. It’s a fantastic tool for so many reasons and since I’ve talked ad nauseam about the benefits of treadmill running [...]
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