What to Eat Before a Half Marathon
When you run a half marathon, you are running at a relatively moderate intensity for a prolonged period of time. For most runners, half marathon
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What to Eat Before Running: Your Guide to Pre-Run Snacks
One of the most frequent questions I receive from athletes is about pre-run snacks. Trends of fasted running, fears of GI distress, and early morning
What Runners Need to Know about Static Stretching
Fact or myth: static stretching is essential for runners. The notion of static stretching is ingrained for many runners; however, research and practice indicate that
Sport-Specific Mobility Stretches for Runners
All athletes – and yes, recreational runners are athletes! – need mobility to perform well. Mobility (sometimes called “dynamic flexibility”) is the range of motion
Should You Cap Your Marathon Long Run at Three Hours?
“No long run should last longer than three hours.” This guideline is popular and prolific on social media. For the 3-3.5 hour marathoner, that’s just