Coach Levi Don’t you just hate wearing glasses when running? They’re uncomfortable, easy to break, and they aren’t compatible with most sunglasses. And what about contacts? They can be a pain to take out and clean every night. Well, quite a few years ago I got these new contacts called Focus Night & Day contacts. The idea … Read more
The Detour Energy Bar is a fairly new energy bar that comes in three varieties – Biker, Runner, and Core Strength. I’ll be reviewing the Detour Runner bar today. First of all, the Runner bar is based on whey protein crisps, which are made with whey protein concentrate and rice flour. This base gives it … Read more
I don’t know about you, but if you’re like me and about 15 million other runners, you’ve dealt with your fair share of running injuries. Stress fractures, sprained ankles, aching hips and knees, pinched nerves, shin splints, or just chafing – you name it, I had it. But I accepted it as a part of … Read more
A good energy drink is hard to come by. Store shelves are stocked with energy drinks that are basically cans of soda filled with extra herbs, chemicals, and synthetic ingredients I don’t want anywhere near my body. Oh yeah, they also contain about a year’s worth of caffeine in one can! Then when you start … Read more
Core conditioning. It’s more than just doing crunches. It involves all the muscles of your core, including each group of abs, obliques, back muscles, and hip flexors. You might not realize it, but these muscles are integral to all sports – and anything that requires moving your body. Doing this sort of workout can help … Read more