Amanda Brooks's Blog, page 161
July 10, 2020
Ball of Foot Pain Running | Metatarsalgia Symptoms and Treatment
Why do I have ball of foot pain when running? That’s probably the question that lead you here and one from an athlete I coach that lead to me do some digging. Initially, I assumed [...]
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July 8, 2020
What to Do Post Run?
Ever wonder what the most important thing is to do post run? Eat? Stretch? Foam roll? Shower??? Fret no more, I’m going to walk you through what matters, what you can do later and what [...]
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July 5, 2020
Runners: The New Couch Potato
One study showed that athletes are up to 30% LESS active throughout the remainder of the day than their peers! Whoops! That morning running, doesn’t mean you can spend the rest of the hunched over [...]
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July 3, 2020
Half Marathons Worth Traveling For
What are the best half marathons in the US? The most fun half marathons? Well some of that depends on what you like, but I’m pretty sure there are a few key components that apply [...]
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July 1, 2020
Best Running Underwear for Women and Men
Commando or underwear – this may have been the most commented post I’ve ever put up on Instagram. It turns out that running underwear was a hot topic! Whether you’re looking for bun huggers, women’s [...]
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June 29, 2020
11 Marathon Training Secrets Every Runner Should Know
Marathon training is a whole new ballgame for most runners. It’s not simply doubling up on mileage from half marathon training, it requires a whole lot more because your body needs so much more to [...]
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June 27, 2020
Tips For Running Together (No frustration or fighting, just fun!)
Are you a couple that rarely fights? Try running together…someone gets frustrated, someone gets tired, someone huffs and puffs till they blow your little house down. All right not all workouts go this way, but [...]
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Tips For Running With A Spouse (No frustration or fighting, just fun!)
Are you a couple that rarely fights? Try working out together…someone gets frustrated, someone gets tired, someone huffs and puffs till they blow your little house down. All right not all workouts go this way, [...]
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June 24, 2020
Fartlek Training | What is it and Example Workouts
Besides having the best name in all of running workouts, fartleks are also fun to do. The Swedish word means “speed play” and that’s exactly the intent of these workouts. No need for a track. [...]
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June 22, 2020
Best Trail Running Shoes
You know I love to test and review products, but I also love getting feedback on what other runners are already loving. In a recent, IG Stories poll over 1200 of you responded with the [...]
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