Energy gels and breastfeeding can work together if you choose the right energy gel and time caffeinated gels at least one hour before breastfeeding your baby. Choose energy gels that are third-party certified and have extra electrolytes to ensure safety and hydration. Energy gels and breastfeeding may seem like an odd pair—but the two can … Read more
Increasing how many carbohydrates you eat two days before your half marathon can improve your performance, studies show. Aim to eat easily digestible carbs that you normally eat and increase carb 8-10 grams per kg (2.2 lbs) of body weight. Learn more about how to carb loading before half marathon, including what to eat, below. … Read more
Most runners have the goal of being able to run for the rest of their lives. This means they will one day be a masters runner (someone who runs after the age of 40). Being a masters runner requires different training strategies to stay healthy and continue to progress than their younger running peers. Therefore, … Read more
The benefits of sauna after a workout are plenty and include faster recovery time, improved cardiovascular health, a stronger immune system, improved mood, and even a longer life. As long as you don’t have any contraindications (pregnancy, heart conditions), enjoying the sauna after your workout can even enhance the effects of your workout. I have … Read more
Masters running is a race category for runners over the age of 40. Master runners are in a different category as research shows that we tend to get slower past the 40-year mark. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Training smarter not harder can help us get faster as aging runners. Indeed, I … Read more
Running Disney races is a magical experience filled with fun and friendships. But the experience comes at a cost and a very early wake-up call. Learn all the pros and cons of runDisney races. Runners have this uncanny ability to romanticize anything with a run. The beach? Let’s make it better with a run! The … Read more