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Strength Training For Endurance Runners

September 24, 2015

Nicole

Training

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Strength Training For Runners Strength training for runners is key because the benefits are for both injury prevention and performance. According to Greatist… [pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”#ff9900″ class=”” size=””]Today, runners need […]

Do You Eat These Foods Before And After Your Run?

5K Training Tips for Beginners

September 20, 2015

Nicole

Training

5K Tips Are you getting ready for your first 5K? That’s awesome! Congratulations! You will feel so inspired to keep going after your first one. It becomes addicting! But before you hit the pavement, there are quite a few running tips that you should know. These key things will help you prepare yourself […]

Proper Running Technique From The Pros

September 20, 2015

Nicole

Training

Running Techniques If you are new to running, or maybe you have been running for a while and need some guidance, these tips will help for a more efficient running stride to improve speed, endurance, and reduce injury. You’ll see proper running form along with some drills that you can use to improve […]

5 Ways You Should Be Using A Foam Roller

Bailey Matthews Age 8 With Cerebral Palsy Completes Triathlon

September 16, 2015

Nicole

Inspiration

Bailey Matthews, Triathlete, My Hero! This story will melt your heart. I watched, as Bailey Matthews, an eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, cross over the finish line and complete his first triathlon, on his own. This brought up so many emotions. What an inspiration this little man is. He has already accomplished more in […]

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

September 15, 2015

Nicole

Nutrition

Healthy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes This is one of my favorite fall recipes for breakfast! These pumpkin protein pancakes have a lot more protein than regular pancakes (41 grams ?) and will give you a more long term sustainable energy rather than that quick sugar rush and drop you get with traditional pancakes. These also make a great […]

12 Incredibley Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipes

Injury Prevention: 6 Moves to Protect Your Knees

September 15, 2015

Scott

Injury Prevention: 6 Moves to Protect Your Knees

Training

Keep Your Knees From Injury While Running You’re knees take a pounding when you run. Especially when you run on uneven surfaces like trails. Keeping you hip and knee muscles on tip top shape is key because these are your stabilizing muscles. Ultra-marathoner Josh Cox and coach […]

Mid Run Fuel Alternatives

Runner Injury Prevention

September 13, 2015

Nicole

Training

Prevent Runner’s Injuries Injuries are almost impossible to avoid, especially when you are starting a new training program. With a little bit of knowledge, you can hopefully prevent them before they occur. Here are some great tips! [ninja-inline id=7443]

The Best Cross-Training Exercises for Runners

8 Delicious Smoothie Recipes

September 13, 2015

Nicole

Nutrition

Smoothie Recipes for Every Day of the Week Do you get bored like me with the same old breakfast or snacks? Need a little variation? Here are 8 smoothie recipes to shake up your routine a bit and give you some variety. These are all very easy recipes to make with no more […]

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Effective Tips For Runners Looking To Improve Their Foot Strike

September 12, 2015

Scott

Training

Foot Strike Techniques There’s always much debate about foot strike and what is best for you as a runner. What there is no debate about though, is that proper running form and foot strike has many benefits, these include: • Using less energy to run fast • Reducing the risk of […]