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Boost Your Running Performance with Fartlek Training

Fartlek running, a Swedish term for "speed play," is an exciting and flexible training method that can transform your running routine....

The Role of Nutrition in Running Performance: What to Eat and When

Ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat"? When it comes to running, this couldn't be truer. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in your...

Best Recovery Practices for Runners: From Foam Rolling to Nutrition

Running can take a toll on your body, especially if you're logging long miles or pushing your limits. Recovery is just as important as...

The Benefits of Running: Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

Running isn’t just about logging miles or chasing PRs (personal records); it’s a holistic activity that benefits your body, mind, and...

Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Running is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy, but like any physical activity, it comes with its own set of risks. Injuries are the...

The Ultimate Guide to Running: Tips, Tricks, and Motivation to Get You Moving

Ever feel like you're running in circles, both literally and figuratively? Let's break that cycle and get you on the right track with...

6 Essential Tips for Running Longer Distances Without Fatigue

Running might appear simple—just lace up and hit the pavement. Yet, to run longer distances without succumbing to exhaustion requires...

How Losing Weight Can Make You a Faster Runner: Unpacking the Math

Recently, I stumbled upon an enlightening article that delved into the mathematical relationship between weight loss and running speed....

Exploring the Dual Paths to Achieving a Caloric Deficit for Weight Loss

Achieving weight loss typically involves creating a caloric deficit, a scenario where you consume fewer calories than you burn. This...

Getting Started with Cardio: A Beginner’s Guide to Aerobic Exercise

Cardiovascular exercises are a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, enhancing heart health, endurance, and overall physical performance....

Why Discipline is the Key to Sustaining Your Fitness Goals

In the world of fitness and health, the allure of quick fixes and revolutionary products is strong. As detailed in a recent discussion on...

Demystifying Healthy Eating: What You Need to Know

Healthy eating – it sounds simple enough, right? Yet, the concept is far more intricate than meets the eye. What constitutes a healthy...

The Easiest Way to Kickstart Your Running Journey

Embarking on a running journey can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners. It requires commitment, consistency, and a solid mindset....

Unlocking Performance: A Peek Into My Supplement Stack

As I gear up for my next Marathon, I've had many inquiries about the supplements I incorporate into my training regimen. Today, I'm...

The Science of Sleep: Tips for Better Rest

Ah, sleep—the ultimate rejuvenator. There's nothing quite like waking up refreshed and ready to conquer the day without the shrill...

Tips to Save Money as a Runner

When I first started running, I thought it was a relatively inexpensive sport—all you needed were some shoes, right? But as I delved...

How to Start Running When You Hate Running

Starting a new activity can be challenging, especially if it’s something you don’t enjoy. If running is that activity for you, don’t...

How to Prepare for a Marathon: Tips and Personal Insights

Marathon season is upon us, and many runners are gearing up for their races. Whether it’s your first marathon or you’re a seasoned...

How to Create Your Own Training Schedule

Whether you're training for a 10K or a marathon, having a structured training schedule is essential for success. Here’s how you can set...

Managing Stress: A Guide for Runners

The stress response is one of the most crucial life-saving reactions our bodies have. When environmental stress occurs, cortisol is...

How Does Running Affect the Brain?

Is running good for you beyond just physical exercise? Absolutely. Let’s explore the benefits running has on your brain and how it can...

How Alcohol Affects Your Fitness

When it comes to alcohol, training, and diet, understanding their interaction is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Let’s start...

Springtime Running: Setting Goals and Achieving Them

Spring is a fantastic time to start running again. The change in weather might have you wondering if now is the time to get back into...

Focusing on Your Health When Life Gets in the Way

We’ve all been there. You’ve decided that now is the time to get healthier—exercising more, eating better, and ensuring you get enough...

How to Start Running

If you're struggling to get started with running or you have a hard time progressing, this e-book is for you. The truth is, you are a...

Motivation VS Discipline

Have you ever felt like getting up from the couch and going for a run is the hardest thing in the world? Well, such experiences are...

The Importance Of Sleep | Part 2 - Tips & Tricks

In part one of this article series, we gave you the basic knowledge about sleep, its importance and how bad quality sleep can impact your...

The Importance Of sleep | Part 1 - The side effects of bad sleep

Do you want to be as strong as a bull, as energetic and fast as a panther, and have a clear mind all day? Well, how you feel during your...

The importance of dietary fat | Part 2 - Functions & Best sources

As you learned in part 1 of this article series, the fat we can find in food comes in many forms, some of which may be bad for the body....

The importance of dietary fat | Part 1 - Types of fat

Fats- There are so many myths regarding this macronutrient that it can also outnumber carbohydrate misconceptions. Let's get started by...

How Good Is Your Protein? | Biological Value Of Proteins

When most people hear the term "protein," they immediately think of a particular brand of supplement. First and foremost, I'd like to...

Grains for Gains | Do You NEED Carbs?

Out of all 3 macronutrients (protein, fats, and carbs), carbohydrates are perhaps the most frequently misunderstood nutrient in food. It...

How to stay Motivated in 2021

2020 has taught us how life can be unpredictable. It has enlightened us about the need to be flexible and keep up with ever-changing...

Is Plant Protein Good? | Plant Sources Of Protein

We can safely say that protein is the best-known nutrient in food for active individuals. The benefits of it are nearly endless,...

What running distance is best for improving your health

A lot of people run to improve their overall health, but what is a good distance to run to be healthy? How long or how far should you run...

How to keep Running without stopping

Running is something we all want to improve on and we all have to start somewhere. Now a lot of people use the Run Walk Run method, which...

5 Benefits of Winter Running

I know it is sometimes tough to go out there in the cold and get motivated for your run during the Winter months, but there are some real...

Huel protein shake

Huel is a protein drink and meal replacement in powder form. This powder can be mixed with water to make your fast breakfast shake. Is...

Sweatcoin - Getting paid to run Update

A little while ago I wrote a blog about getting paid for running with a free app on your phone called Sweatcoin. Lately there have been...

How does running affect the Brain?

Is running good for you in other ways than just physical exercise? Let me explain what benefits running has on your brain and how you...

10 Tips How to Run in the Cold

It is winter time and this might influence your training. Are you having trouble going out there on your run? Let me give you some tips...

Misconceptions of Strength Training for Runners

I still hear some runners remarking that they don't want to do Strength Training, because they don't want to build muscle, they just want...

Should you Train Distance or Speed?

The question whether to train for distance or speed is a very common one and when you first start out running it can be difficult to know...

Can Beetroot Juice help you Run better?

How often have you just wanted to just drink something that would let you perform better as a runner that is actually good for you...

10 Reasons why Running is Good for You

Sometimes we struggle with why we should go running, maybe you want to start running and you wonder what the benefits are or you’ve heard...

10 Reasons why you should Run in the morning

Running is a great exercise and in order to stay in shape or to be able to run that race you want to run or to lose some weight, whatever...

Carb loading for Runners

You always hear people talking about eating carbs for the race, going to pasta parties to carb up. But what exactly does that mean? How...

Weight loss by Running

A lot of people start running because their goal is to lose weight. A study shows that running burns more calories per minute than...

Why the Long Run?

As runners most of us are running long distances, we’re going out for long runs. Why the long run? When is it a long run? How long should...

Runners: Take care of your Feet!

As runners we mostly just want to get out there to run and put in the distance we need for our training, but besides just running we need...

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