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Video: Qualitative Recovery Measurements
In this video, Sage Rountree, author of The Athlete’s Guide To Recovery, discusses the importance of documenting your recovery in addition to logging your workouts. Learn how tracking stressors and...
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Do Compression Socks Really Work?
The evidence appears anecdotal, but the perceived recovery benefits can’t be denied. It doesn’t take much to convince runners to jump on the latest trend promising faster marathons and quicker...
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The Four Best Types Of Massage For Runners
Learn more about timing, frequency and which type of massage is best for your situation. Most runners love to get a massage. Not only does it feel great, but it can also help speed recovery, reduce...
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Think You’re Overtraining? Check Your Pulse
Heart-rate training in its simplest form. www.shutterstock.comNo fancy equipement needed — just your finger, a notebook and one minute a day. Even though I prefer not to train and coach by heart rate,...
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Going Longer: How To Train For Your First 50K
Ultrarunning isn't about seeing how fast you can go, but how far you can go. Check out this introductory guide to ultrarunning and a beginner’s training plan to tackling a 50K. Crossing the finishing...
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Adjusting Your Training For Missed Workouts
Don't let zeros in the training log drag you down. Don’t let a few zeroes in your log book throw you off track. Following a training schedule to the letter rarely goes according to plan. Inevitably,...
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Nutrient Timing Is Everything For Runners
Photo: www.shutterstock.com How an athlete’s body utilizes energy is infinitely more critical than that of their sedentary peers. It’s not just what you eat, nor how much, but also when you eat....
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The Long Run: Putting Recovery To Work
Take recovery seriously and you'll bounce back quicker after races, train with fewer injuries and hit your goals more consistently. Photo: Scott Draper | CompetitorTake recovery seriously and you’ll...
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Sleep In — It Will Make You Faster
Photo: www.shutterstock.comRoutine and a good sleep environment can help you get to sleep, combat insomnia, and deal with pre-race anxiety. One night, when Bobby Curtis was a sophomore at Villanova, he...
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Bouncing Back From A Bad Workout
Learn how to identify the issue and take the right steps to get back on track. The anticipated physical torture of marathon training is enough to keep most sane people away from training for the...
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Should You Train When You’re Sick?
Trying to train while sick definitely puts you at risk of prolonging the illness. Photo: www.shutterstock.comWhen in doubt, it’s better to be safe than sorry. When most people get sick they grab some...
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How Compression Apparel Works
Photo: Scott Draper What’s with all the spandex? You’ve probably seen fellow racers wearing tall compression socks, calf sleeves, thigh highs and full tights, wondered what they’re all about and...
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Protein Intake And Performance For Runners
Photo: www.shutterstock.comAre you taking in enough protein? Too much? At the right times? Protein is the only macronutrient left with generally positive associations. Fat has been considered “bad” for...
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The 11 Best Protein Sources for Runners
Protein is important for runners, and some sources are better than others. Protein is a very important component of a runner’s diet. Your muscles are, after all, made of protein. And the protein you...
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How Anxiety-Induced Insomnia Can Affect Performance
Sleep and anxiety are common in runners prior to a race, particularly the night before. Photo: www.shutterstock.comIf you’re having prolonged sleeping problems, address them before they impact...
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Running 101: Training With A Heart Rate Monitor
A heart rate monitor is not essential to your training, but it can be a helpful tool. Photo: www.shutterstock.comHeart rate monitors are useful, but hardly essential. Many runners wear heart rate...
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Debunking Three Popular Pre-Race Myths
Photo: www.shutterstock.com Learn why (and how) to avoid making these same mistakes before your next race. Runners put a lot of thought and planning into their training schedule, and with good reason....
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Why You’re Confused About How To Eat
Photo: www.shutterstock.com There’s plenty of blame to go around. The average health-conscious American is a little confused about what constitutes an optimal diet. One source of confusion is the...
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Video: Quantifying Your Recovery
In this video, Sage Rountree, author of The Athlete’s Guide To Recovery, identifies the most important metrics for quantifying your recovery. Learn how keeping a close eye on certain recovery...
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Video: How Important Is Eating After A Workout?
In this video Sage Rountree explains how a simple snack containing carbohydrates and protein after a long or intense workout will help speed up your recovery. The post Video: How Important Is Eating...
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