Finding the most comfortable bust support when running is crucial for runners with big busts. My sister has a bigger bust and tested sports bras for this article. She says the absolute best sports bra for big busts is the Athleta Advance Bra because it’s pretty and her chest felt secure from top to bottom. … Read more
Scientific research shows that mantras, short sayings, can help increase focus and lower stress: a 2015 Brain and Behavior journal study used MRIs to study brain activity when these mantras were used. It found that “subjects who repeated a mantra displayed decreased brain activity, allowing for increased focus and relaxation.” Read on to find the best … Read more
Runners are always trying to gain a competitive edge—especially marathoners. And a major way to do that is with fueling—tinkering with how many carbohydrates you take in for optimal energy efficiency. Some train high, focusing on gut training, and some train low with glycogen depletion runs. Glycogen depletion runs or running fasted means you take … Read more
Ah, we are here again. Another round of a COVID variant that’s getting people sick everywhere. The athletes I coach seem to be a good barometer for what COVID’s doing. Today, many of them and their families are getting COVID reinfection, even after having it only weeks or months ago. What is COVID reinfection? When … Read more
What is supercompensation in running? Is this the next thing to be superified—super storms, super strains, super moon… No, supercompensation training theory has been around for a long time and it could supply a big boost in your fitness if done correctly. In short, supercompensation in running is when you increase your training load (also … Read more
The key to not hating running is to give it a chance. If you can commit to consistently running three times a week for three months, chances are you will end up loving it. The other day I was at a playdate for my daughter and her friends when one of the moms said to … Read more
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