Performing a successful come back long term running injury can be a very difficult challenge. It is amazing how quickly the body loses fitness after an extended time off from exercise. Planning a successful come back takes a lot of patience, self-reflection, and knowledge of proper training techniques.Patience: A successful comeback will not happen in […]
Ventilatory Threshold: Why Excercise is Not Fun for Everyone
Why is it that some people can’t get enough of running, including workouts, races, and training runs, while others can’t stand the thought of running one mile. There is a certain type of person that is cut out for exercise and a certain type of person that has no interest in working out. Why?A recent […]
Don’t Wait to Fuel Your Body Post-Workout
After a difficult workout, many runners have no interest in eating anything. Sipping water or an energy drink might be okay, but eating can be unappetizing in the initial post-workout minutes. However, the immediate period after a workout is the best time fuel your body with carbohydrates and protein.A recent review of studies that have […]
Drink Tomato Juice to Help the Post Workout Recovery
As I stated in today’s tweet, researchers have found that tomato juice is a great option for a post workout recovery drink. In order to understand why tomato juice might help the body recover better than commercial energy drinks, I thought it would be a good idea to dig into one of the studies that […]
Even Runners Must Avoid a Sedentary Lifestyle
There is no question that exercise is one of the best defenses against certain diseases and ailments that can afflict the human body. However, exercise must also be coupled with healthy living when one is not exercising. This obviously includes eating well and getting plenty of sleep, but it also includes not sitting too much.From […]
