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 …
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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 …
Are Massage Guns Worth It? | Affordable Options!
For years now I’ve gotten a monthly massage because I found it was extremely beneficial in maintaining an IT Band that was happy, hips that were …
Why I Stopped Foam Rolling My IT Band
IT Band Syndrome. Sounds like a geek squad that couldn’t quite get their act together, but really it’s the bane of many runners existence. …
Return to Running Safely After Stress Fracture (and prevent them!)
A few weeks ago on Facebook I asked what injury had taken you out of the running game and I was blown away at the number of people who said stress …
Posture Corrector Exercises: Improve Everything About Your Run
Ever felt like you couldn’t quit get a deep breath on your run? Feeling sluggish and a little unmotivated? Have a sore neck or stiff back? It …
Half Marathon Recovery Plan: When to Run? What to Do?
When can I run again? It’s often the first thing my athletes ask post race as they notice that for the next few weeks there isn’t a single …
Ice vs Heat vs Cryotherapy: What’s Most Effective and What You Should Stop Doing!
R.I.C.E. — it’s the standard treatment we’ve heard since childhood, right? But would you be surprised to hear that the man behind that method is …
Rest Day vs Recovery Day: How to Maximize Your Training
Stop confusing rest days and active recovery days with being lazy or skipping training. They are training. With all of our apps, run streak challenges …
8 Exciting New Running Recovery Tools
If you’re new around here, you might not yet know that I have an obsession with post run recovery from what to eat to best stretches to …
5 Essential Oils to Improve Athletic Performance
Anyone else feel like essential oils have become the new green smoothie? They are taking over the world and for a good reason! I’m not a pill taker. I …
Sleep: Why Runners Need It and How to Get More!!
Sleep is the one component not listed on marathon training plans that should be! You get up extra early to fit in the miles and slog through sprints …
Best Post Run Stretches
The best post run stretches can be debated endlessly. There are actually a lot of running stretches that I love, but specifically here I’m …
How to Use CBD Oil for Runners: Pain Relief, Mood, Athletic Performance
CBD oil for runners isn’t just a sneaky way to use marijuana (I know you’re wondering about that!), it’s an effective tool for …
Post Marathon Fitness: Don’t Lose What You’ve Gained
Will I lose fitness by taking weeks off after my marathon? It’s a concern for nearly every runner I’ve encountered in the months post marathon where …