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...
How to Fall Asleep in 1, 2, 3…ZZZzzz
You’ve laid out your clothes for tomorrow morning’s run. You’ve got your water bottles ready and filled with your electrolyte recovery drink. You’ve set your alarm for dark thirty in the morning. Your head its the pillow and your proud of...