Articles about running gear topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
As a master’s runner and injury-prone runner, I need to recover as hard as a I train. And one key aspect of recovery I’ve discovered is wearing recovery shoes. You know, key aspect isn’t the right term—game-changer is better. One game changer is my recovery sandals for running. I started wearing my recovery flip flops … Read more
If there’s one thing I don’t know about, it’s trying to find the best sports bras for large busts (thanks breastfeeding and running!). BUT, many of my friends do and my sister does! The other week my sister asked me for recommendations on the best running sports bras for large chests. My sister and I … Read more
This is a true story that happened TODAY. My husband hurt his back and neck yesterday. He could barely walk when I saw him this morning. When driving home with the kids from the pool we saw him RUNNING. Good idea? We will find out—but it prompted me to find the best neck massager and … Read more
Running while pregnant is possible! And many pregnant runners do it with a secret weapon—a belly band for runners. A belly band (also called a maternity belt, pregnancy belt, or pregnancy support belt) helps provide abdominal support for your growing tummy and relieve pressure and pelvic pain as you run. It also helps support your … Read more
Most runners know that the way to recover is to increase blood flow. Practically every recovery tool has this aim—including compression therapy. And now there are several products flooding the market using compression therapy to improve recovery, including leg compression boots which come at a costly price. So, are these fancy leg compression machines worth … Read more
The other day I had a stack of boxes at my door so big, that neighbors helped to move them so we could enter the house. The boxes were sent from physical therapists Bob and Brad, hoping I would try their new recovery tools and give an honest review! My first thought was, “wow! I … Read more
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