Probiotics: There seems to be more discussion and more advertisements centered around them. But what are they and do runners really need them? Well first off, probiotics are not just another supplement out there being marketed to you. In fact you already have them right inside your body. More specifically they make up the microflora […]
2015 was a game changing year for me. About the time I was ready to step up my trainingĀ for my summer races, I started having horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps that made it unbearable to lay flat or stand up. In May I discovered I had an umbilical hernia and in June I was diagnosed […]
Happy New Year! This time of year it’s natural for us to want to set goals, make changes and begin the year with a fresh start. You may have already picked out a couple of races that you want to run in this year and are determined to get to the start line injury free […]
Staying hydrated will make a huge difference in how you feel both during and after your workouts. It is also important to keep your electrolytes balanced and watch your caffeine consumption. But how much fluids do you really need to drink each day? The answer might surprise you! Everyday Regardless of Your Activity, Start […]
You’ve laid out your clothes for tomorrow morning’s run. You’ve got your water bottles ready and filled with your electrolyte recovery drink. You’ve set your alarm for dark thirty in the morning. Your head its the pillow and your proud of yourself for getting to bed at a decent hour. You’re thinking how good it […]
If you have been following the guidelines from theĀ 5 Tips to Acclimate to Running in the Heat and you are still feeling a little “off,” it’s possible that your electrolytes are not quite in their happy place! Understanding what electrolytes are, how they affect your running, how you lose them and what you can do […]
We runners are often known for our “run at all costs” mentality. You know what I’m talking about right? “No pain, no gain” or “Just push through the pain” are things we tell ourselves when we struggle through one of those sub-par runs. Sometimes pushing through is the right thing to do and mentally we […]
I am not a fan of diets! Most of the time they are not sustainable and you end up feeling like a failure. You know what I’ve talking about don’t you! You make drastic changes to your diet and create list of “forbidden foods” to never eat. Then it happens. Somebody brings a pan of […]
Full disclosure: this post is full of poop! If poop disgusts you, then you have been warned. However, I hope that you will stay and finish reading because I think you will find a valuable lesson here today. For the entire month of April (actually it started the last Monday in March) I have been […]
The last couple of weeks I have not exactly been walking my talk. While I live by the 80/20 rule (eat well 80% of the time), I would say I was probably following the 40/60 rule! Lots of snacking, lots of sugar and very little veggies. Oh and then there is this thing called sleep. […]