The surprising solution for runner’s trots
Many runners tend to have loose bowel movements and believe that the last thing they need to do is to add more fiber to their diets. I know because I was that runner. You know the one who barely made it to the race awards because she was still in the bathroom after...
Do runners really need probiotics?
Probiotics: There seems to be more discussion and more advertisements centered around them. But what are they and do runners really need them? Well first off, probiotics are not just another supplement out there being marketed to you. In fact you already have them...
How I Improved My Running by Improving My Health
2015 was a game changing year for me. About the time I was ready to step up my training for my summer races, I started having horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps that made it unbearable to lay flat or stand up. In May I discovered I had an umbilical hernia and in...
A Fresh Start: It’s easier than you think
Happy New Year! This time of year it’s natural for us to want to set goals, make changes and begin the year with a fresh start. You may have already picked out a couple of races that you want to run in this year and are determined to get to the start line injury...