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Many beginner runners struggle with the proper way to breathe while running. Or they don’t even think about it. With the proper breathing technique, you can ideally be running on air, avoiding injury and running more efficiently. What is the proper breathing technique while running? Ideally, you want to breathe rhythmically. You want to relate your breathing…How… Read more

Should you workout when sick with a cold? What if it’s the flu? It really depends on how you feel. It also depends on when you got sick. Day 1 versus day 3 are two different times and should be approached differently. The best way to prevent illness in the first place is to stay…Exercising… Read more

Pregnant female athletes seem to be hitting the news lately. You have Serena Williams who wins the Australian Open while pregnant. Then poses nude on Vanity Fair. Hell yeah. Then you have Alysia Montano who races pregnant for the second time at USA Championships. The first time she was 8 months pregnant and this time she was…Running… Read more

Most people know that hydration is important, but many people are still dehydrated. Did you know that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? America, where water is not only free but also clean (other than Flint). How is it that with free, clean water people are still dehydrated? It takes more than just water to……Importance… Read more

Since the invention of the Fitbit and other step-counting devices, most people have been focused on their daily goal of 10,000 steps as a benchmark for a healthy life. While a round number like 10,000 may seem fishy, this one is backed by some good data found by a Japanese team back in 2000. They found…Daily… Read more

All runners should know the importance of a proper shoe fitting. Unfortunately, beginning and seasoned runners alike make many common mistakes when picking out new running shoes. Some runners just pick a shoe based on brand or how it looks. They think if they look cool enough they’ll run better (illusion). Giving into peer pressure…The… Read more

After seeing a sugar free trend on Facebook, I decided to do some research into the idea of not consuming sugar. What I found was concerning. Not only does sugar lead to heart disease and diabetes, it’s also considered a powerful drug. People get addicted to sugar similar to or even worse than cocaine. With this knowledge…Tapering… Read more

Tomorrow is Global Running Day. This holiday started out as a national US holiday in 2009 but went global in 2016. The idea behind it is to show that fitness is fun. There’s also a Million Kid Run which is about inspiring kids to embrace running as a way to get healthy and fit. The goal……Global… Read more