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Easy Blackcurrant Smoothies for Runners
Photo credit: @briannacope You're about to head out for a run, but something feels a little off. Energy's low, focus isn't sharp, and your body just doesn't feel quite ready...
Easy Blackcurrant Smoothies for Runners
Photo credit: @briannacope You're about to head out for a run, but something feels a little off. Energy's low, focus isn't sharp, and your body just doesn't feel quite ready to perform. It's in moments like these that what you eat and drink around your workouts really matters, not just...
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Blackcurrant Powder vs Other Superfruit Powders
Photo credit: @briannacope Quick Summary Blackcurrant powder is superior among most superfruit powders in many ways. It's ideal for individuals with active lifestyles because of the berry’s exceptionally high...
Blackcurrant Powder vs Other Superfruit Powders
Photo credit: @briannacope Quick Summary Blackcurrant powder is superior among most superfruit powders in many ways. It's ideal for individuals with active lifestyles because of the berry’s exceptionally high anthocyanin and vitamin C content. These compounds may support circulation, post-exercise recovery, and immune function. While each superfruit has strengths...
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How a Preworkout Routine Can Make You a Better ...
I'm too tired. I don't have time. I'm still sore from my last run. It's wet outside. I'll do it tomorrow. Do you ever feel like your running shoes come...
How a Preworkout Routine Can Make You a Better Runner
I'm too tired. I don't have time. I'm still sore from my last run. It's wet outside. I'll do it tomorrow. Do you ever feel like your running shoes come with a built-in excuse generator? We hear you! Sometimes, getting out the door can be a battle against that inner...
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Sports Performance and Recovery Through Massage
If you're looking for a way to get moving more comfortably again, read on to see how massage techniques can help - massage is one of the tools you need to help...
Sports Performance and Recovery Through Massage
If you're looking for a way to get moving more comfortably again, read on to see how massage techniques can help - massage is one of the tools you need to help with athletic recovery. One of the best things about watching sports on TV is it takes you behind the scenes....
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Better Breathing For Runners
Breathing Techniques for Runners When you’re a runner, there’s usually something hurting - and usually it’s either your legs or your lungs. But while we spend a lot of time...
Better Breathing For Runners
Breathing Techniques for Runners When you’re a runner, there’s usually something hurting - and usually it’s either your legs or your lungs. But while we spend a lot of time on our legs - warming up, stretching, massaging, gym work - we tend to leave our lungs to do their...
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Heat Therapy for Sore Muscles: When to Use It f...
If you do a tough workout, chances are something is going to feel stiff or sore afterwards. That's your body responding to the demands of hard training. Muscle fibers are...
Heat Therapy for Sore Muscles: When to Use It for Faster Recovery
If you do a tough workout, chances are something is going to feel stiff or sore afterwards. That's your body responding to the demands of hard training. Muscle fibers are repairing, inflammation is doing its job, and tissues are adapting to new loads. It's normal, but it can also slow...
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Cold Therapy: Chill Out and Recover
The idea of using cold therapy to help you recover from training is pretty appealing (and basically free). Dunk yourself in some cold water - maybe with ice if you’re...
Cold Therapy: Chill Out and Recover
The idea of using cold therapy to help you recover from training is pretty appealing (and basically free). Dunk yourself in some cold water - maybe with ice if you’re feeling brave - and get the benefits of reduced inflammation and pain relief, faster recovery and improved performance and mental...
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Jason Fitzgerald - How to Save Time in Your Run...
As a runner you have goals. And you (probably) have a life outside of running. The trouble comes when you have to try and balance these two things. Jason Fitzgerald...
Jason Fitzgerald - How to Save Time in Your Running Training
As a runner you have goals. And you (probably) have a life outside of running. The trouble comes when you have to try and balance these two things. Jason Fitzgerald (USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the host of the award-winning Strength Running Podcast) has some advice on how runners...
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Fuel Your Recovery: Nutrition, Hydration, and B...
Bounce Back Stronger: Your Ultimate Guide to Athlete Recovery Solving the Recovery Puzzle There’s a sign you've probably seen on many gym walls that goes something like "Eat. Sleep. Workout....
Fuel Your Recovery: Nutrition, Hydration, and Beyond
Bounce Back Stronger: Your Ultimate Guide to Athlete Recovery Solving the Recovery Puzzle There’s a sign you've probably seen on many gym walls that goes something like "Eat. Sleep. Workout. Repeat." It’s a recovery plan. True, it’s a pretty crude as plans go, but if you follow it, you won't...
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Running Music: Finding Your Rhythm
The Science Behind Music For Running Have you ever found yourself tapping along to a song on the radio without thinking? That happens because our bodies have a natural ability to...
Running Music: Finding Your Rhythm
The Science Behind Music For Running Have you ever found yourself tapping along to a song on the radio without thinking? That happens because our bodies have a natural ability to synchronize with external beats, and that ability can do more than tap your fingers - it can make you a...
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Visualization for Runners - Boost Preparation, ...
First, the easy part. You lace up your shoes, putting on the gear carefully laid out last night, lucky shorts, lucky socks, From there it gets harder. The doubts creep...
Visualization for Runners - Boost Preparation, Training and Race Performance
First, the easy part. You lace up your shoes, putting on the gear carefully laid out last night, lucky shorts, lucky socks, From there it gets harder. The doubts creep in – can you really maintain this pace? Will your legs give out halfway through? This pre-race feeling of anxiety...
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Jason Fitzgerald - How to Recover Faster From Y...
We all need to recover after exercise. This video lays out practical ways you can recover faster and get more out of your training. You need to think about recovery before...
Jason Fitzgerald - How to Recover Faster From Your Run
We all need to recover after exercise. This video lays out practical ways you can recover faster and get more out of your training. You need to think about recovery before the workout even starts... You can do things before and during a run to help speed recovery along. Jason Fitzgerald (USATF running...
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Jason Fitzgerald on Caffeine, 2before and Runni...
Is caffeine the greatest performance enhancing drug available? If you're not taking caffeine before your workouts and long runs ... that's probably a mistake, because caffeine is the most studied proven performance-enhancing drug on the...
Jason Fitzgerald on Caffeine, 2before and Running Performance
Is caffeine the greatest performance enhancing drug available? If you're not taking caffeine before your workouts and long runs ... that's probably a mistake, because caffeine is the most studied proven performance-enhancing drug on the market for endurance runners. As you can see, Jason Fitzgerald (USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the host of the award-winning...
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Motivation - Positive Self-Talk for Runners
The Power of Words: Fueling Your Run with Positive Self-Talk We've all experienced “that voice” on a run. The one that whispers doubts when the miles feel heavy Or the...
Motivation - Positive Self-Talk for Runners
The Power of Words: Fueling Your Run with Positive Self-Talk We've all experienced “that voice” on a run. The one that whispers doubts when the miles feel heavy Or the one that celebrates when you crush a personal best. Whether you call it an "internal dialogue" or "self-talk" (or something...
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The Blackcurrant Berry Effect - Eat More Carbs ...
Jenna Fisher and Reilly Beatty (hosts of the Eat More Carbs podcast) talk performance nutrition with 2before's Jennifer Ho. Whether you're after increased endurance or enhanced recovery, Jen has practical...
The Blackcurrant Berry Effect - Eat More Carbs Podcast
Jenna Fisher and Reilly Beatty (hosts of the Eat More Carbs podcast) talk performance nutrition with 2before's Jennifer Ho. Whether you're after increased endurance or enhanced recovery, Jen has practical tips on how to get more out of your next workout by using blackcurrant berry powder. Support the podcast (and...
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