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Written by Jennifer Ho Sports Dietitian. MS, RD, CD.  Athletes Don't Value Sleep Enough Here’s a question for you. Which of these would boost your ego the most? Completed a tough training session,...

The idea of using cold therapy to help you recover from training is pretty appealing (and basically free). Dunk yourself in some cold water - maybe with ice if you’re feeling brave - and get the be...

As a runner you have goals. And you (probably) have a life outside of running. The trouble comes when you have to try and balance these two things. Jason Fitzgerald (USATF running coach, 2:39 mara...

Bounce Back Stronger: Your Ultimate Guide to Athlete Recovery  Solving the Recovery Puzzle There’s a sign you've probably seen on many gym walls that goes something like "Eat. Sleep. Workout. Repea...

The Science Behind Music For Running Have you ever found yourself tapping along to a song on the radio without thinking?  That happens because our bodies have a natural ability to synchronize with ...

First, the easy part. You lace up your shoes, putting on the gear carefully laid out last night, lucky shorts, lucky socks, From there it gets harder. The doubts creep in – can you really maintain ...

We all need to recover after exercise. This video lays out practical ways you can recover faster and get more out of your training.  You need to think about recovery before the workout even starts...

Is caffeine the greatest performance enhancing drug available? If you're not taking caffeine before your workouts and long runs ... that's probably a mistake, because caffeine is the most studied ...

The Power of Words: Fueling Your Run with Positive Self-Talk We've all experienced “that voice” on a run.  The one that whispers doubts when the miles feel heavy Or the one that celebrates when you...