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Uphill Training Sessions

1. STRAIGHT UP HILLS The simplest of hill sessions, this is also easy to add to your training as you become stronger. As you progress, yo...

Downhill Running Form and Technique

Running uphill and downhill is an important training for runners. Uphill training helps increase our VO2 Max and cardio strength, but a l...

Pre-Run Fueling with Simple Foods

With the current trend of intermittent fasting, and some runners’ body type that doesn’t like early morning breakfasts, many runners or a...

Baobab Powder- Superfood for Runners

Baobab powder has the same benefits as electrolyte drinks but with less sugar. Baobab is an African fruit which contains natural performa...

Benefits of HIIT for Runner's VO2 Max

Why we Need to Increase our VO2 Max While we run, during the increased effort, we can see some physiological changes. The two most obviou...

Overnight Oats for Runners- Full of Nutrients

Busy weekday mornings call for simple breakfasts that can be made in advance, and overnight oats definitely provide a great breakfast, or...

How to Recover Sore Feet After Long Runs

How to Recover Sore Feet After Long Runs Often after long runs, we can feel the physical aftermath in our feet. We can feel soreness in o...

Why Do Runners Need Basic Supplements

Why Do Runners Need Basic Supplements Our vegetables, fruits and grains have lost most of their nutrients because of soil depletion. The ...

How Running Cadence and Stride Length Affect our Runs

Running cadence is the number of steps per minute. Our running speed is connected to our cadence and stride length. Technically, it is th...

Why Runners Should Avoid Restrictive Diets to Stay Fit

Many people try to follow some very strict diets (keto, low carb, paleo, low fat, low calories) to try to lose weight, look more fit. Acc...

Benefits of Burpees for Runners

Performing a Burpee is one of the most challenging exercise and a full body workout. Burpees will provide muscle building, fat reduction ...

Tips on How to Handle High Heat and Humidity Runs

When we run in normal weather, our core body temperature naturally rises, and our sweat glands produce droplets that carry excess heat to...

Hip Mobility Exercises to Improve Running Form- Part 2

Runners need to focus on many different exercises and stretches to support a proper running form and avoid injuries. We need to make sure...

Mobility VS Flexibility for Runners- Part 1

As runners, we need to perform pre-run dynamic warm ups and post-run stretches to support good flexibility. Mobility is another important...

Benefits of Unilateral (Single Leg- Single Arm) Exercises for Runners

Unilateral training is performing exercises on one side, such as single leg, or single arm, side plank. Our body is always figuring out w...

We Need a Rest Day- Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining

Runners know that rest day should be part of the training program. For some runners, rest day is a bit challenging, some feel guilty and ...

How to Prevent Runner's Knee" Pain

One of the most common injuries or pain in runners is the “runner’s knee”. It is known as patellofemoral syndrome and it can cause pain r...

Benefits of Massage Gun Devices for Runners

Massage guns are getting more popular with runners, athletes and bodybuilders. Massage gun devices are technical massagers, providing per...

How to Boost Your Metabolism to Feel Stronger and Healthier

Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions occurring within our body at the same time. Metabolism consists of a complex network of h...

Benefits of Morning Runs

For some runners, early morning runs are enjoyable and not too challenging. For many runners getting up early and going for a run can be ...

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