I get bloodwork done every six months. I feel the healthiest every in my life. I’m back to running after years of injuries. My nutrition is solid. I take top-notch supplements. Yet, my latest blood test results indicated elevated liver enzymes. How could this be? I hardly drink alcohol. I don’t take much medication (save … Read more
It’s common knowledge that protein builds muscle—even my kids will tell you that. But do runners really need protein powder and what’s the best protein powder for runners? I’ve had a love/hate relationship with protein powder for years as I’ve been burned many times by an upset stomach when drinking my post-run protein smoothie. I … Read more
I am writing this article in May which happens to be Mental Health Awareness month in hopes that it helps women struggling with postpartum depression—as running and exercise can help with postpartum depression. But it can be hard to start exercising or running when you are depressed, let alone sleep-deprived, and time-poor. I think so … Read more
If you want to get me fired up, start talking about the limitations of age when it comes to running. I refuse to let age by a boundary or an excuse for not getting faster. Indeed, I vehemently believe that running after 40, running after 50, and beyond is not only possible—it’s possible to get … Read more
More and more people are taking dietary supplements these days. In fact, more than half in the U.S. take at least one. But studies show that most supplements are ineffective and a waste of money. So how can you tell if a supplement is good quality? It’s tricky. The supplement space is the wild west … Read more
Next to injury, getting sick is a runner’s worst nightmare. And, unfortunately, as mother runners, we get hit with illness left and right this time of year. It’s COVID, then RSV, flu season, a strange surge in Hand Foot and Mouth and strep, a stomach bug, now it’s this cold that causes pink eye and … Read more
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