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6 Fastest Ways to Heal a Sports Injury Safely

Caitlin Evans — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:11:57 +0000

Whether you run recreationally or professionally, chances are you will get injured from time to time. It may be something as harmless as a sprained ankle or muscle soreness from not taking the time to warm up or cool down properly, or it may be a more serious ligament injury. In either case, you will [...]

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How to Prevent and Heal Most Common Running Injuries

Caitlin Evans — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:29:36 +0000

Running offers some pretty amazing health benefits. In addition to improving cardiovascular health and building strong muscles, it has also been proven to increase bone density, strengthen the immune system, decrease insulin resistance, mitigate the effects of stress, and even aid spine health. So, if you’ve ever looked at the advantages of daily jogging, you [...]

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How to Break Through a Running Plateau Easily?

Caitlin Evans — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:05:04 +0000

Runners of all levels experience moments when they can’t seem to improve their results. We were all there at least once, and many of us were there several times. And we’ve all heard of the plateau effect, but how did we end up there? There are numerous reasons why we stagnate in our fitness or [...]

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Plant-Based Runners: Must Know About Nutrition Science for Optimal Performance

Caitlin Evans — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:16:44 +0000

Runners who eat an exclusively plant-based diet are often confronted with a lot of performance-related questions. How do you have the energy? Are you sure you’re not breaking down too much muscle? What about your protein intake? Aren’t you always hungry? And those are just the tip of the iceberg. If you are a vegan [...]

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6 Ways to Get Better at Running While You Can’t Run

Caitlin Evans — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:10:03 +0000

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s an injury, the weather, or our periodization, there have been times when we simply can’t (or really shouldn’t) run. And they’re likely to roll around again. So, the time has come to discover new ways we can improve our form and become even stronger and faster without putting our [...]

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What Every Runner Should Know About Macro and Micronutrients

Caitlin Evans — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:31:51 +0000

Runners need to fuel their runs with quality nutrients in order to level up their PBs and take on the next track. We already knew that. The trickier questions pertain to how runners can balance their macro and micronutrient intake to achieve their goals. Is a caloric deficit required if you’re running 30+ kilometers a [...]

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Calories-in, Calories-out: Are You Eating Enough to Run Properly?

Caitlin Evans — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:45:51 +0000

There’s no shortage of advice for athletes (runners included) who want to take control of their nutrition. And that’s to be expected. After all, food plays a crucial role in athletic performance, physical appearance, psychological well being, and overall health. But the thing is, a large percentage of athletes (again, runners included) aren’t getting enough [...]

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How to Improve Your Running Stamina in 2024

Caitlin Evans — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

What are your fitness goals for 2022? Are you planning on going from couch to 10k? Perhaps running your first half-marathon? Or are you looking to improve your running stamina? Whichever of these activities seem appealing to you, one thing is for sure: you will need to pay close attention to your cardiovascular health and [...]

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Nutrition and Wellbeing During Quarantine: Is it OK to Eat More and Be Less Active?

Caitlin Evans — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:30:45 +0000

In a very short period, the Coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the way we lead our lives. With social distancing measures being prescribed by most governments, the things we once took for granted now seem like something out of a fairytale. This is especially true when it comes to most people’s wellness routines. Running enthusiasts [...]

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What Every Runner Should Know About Joint Vitamins and Supplements

Caitlin Evans — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:55:27 +0000

No matter how far or for how long you run, your joints play a vital role in helping you get from point A to point B. Taking care of them properly will not only prevent potential injuries and help you recover better, but will also make your runs more pleasant and help improve your form. [...]

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Step By Step: How to Start Your Running Journey When Overweight or Obese

Caitlin Evans — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 16:01:32 +0000

Feeling comfortable in your skin doesn’t mean having the perfect weight or being able to pull off your high school pair of skinny jeans. First and foremost, it means being healthy and capable of performing your daily activities without exhaustion. If you feel that your health is deteriorating because of your weight or inactivity, it’s [...]

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Running and Autoimmune Disease: Can You Manage to Make it Work?

Caitlin Evans — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:50:29 +0000

There is a sense of undeniable joy related to running. In fact, you can argue that joy is intrinsically connected to running, since there is a deeply-rooted part of our nature that finds this activity, for the lack of a better word, desirable. This is without a doubt rooted in our history of development as [...]

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Tips for Female Runners: How to Look After Your Hormones While Training Hard

Caitlin Evans — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:40:45 +0000

What is the difference between you and the man running next to you? No, I am not talking about the level of fitness or women being the “weaker sex”. I am talking about female hormones which can have a powerful impact on your lung function, metabolism, and more. Man’s hormonal environment is considered to be [...]

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