Runner’s face is the saggy leather-like skin on your face. It can be attributed to sun damage, free radicals, and low body fat. Taking measures like protecting yourself from free radicals and sunlight can prevent runner’s face. We run to keep us young but running can make you look old. All that hard work in … Read more
Amy Stephens, RDN, a registered sports dietitian, says you can safely lose weight while running and avoid injury and lethargy by eating nutrient-dense food and sticking to a 300-calorie deficit. Read her tips below. I’m going to be honest here (because there is no other way that I am), but I avoid talking about how … Read more
In the past several years, a lot has been learned and shared about pelvic floor health postpartum. Honestly, when I had my kids 8 and 5 years ago, I hadn’t heard much about the pelvic floor, and seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist wasn’t on my radar. Even as more information comes out, questions still … Read more
The best way to get used to running in the heat is to not avoid it. The more you run in hot weather, the more physiological changes your body will undergo to adapt. These changes will make you a faster running in cool weather, so it is worth the discomfort. Learn more on how to … Read more
It’s not something lots of people like to talk about, but it is a valid and common worry for runners: how do I make sure I poop before a race? Man, my kids would love that I’m writing about potty talk, but this is important. Because being constipated while running can be miserable: it can … Read more
Your body undergoes significant trauma when running a marathon. Studies show the damage from a marathon can last up to a month. Steps you take right after finishing your marathon like walking, hydrating, and eating carbs and protein, can improve your marathon recovery time. Running a marathon is an amazing physical and mental achievement, one … Read more
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