Guest Author When avid runners are asked why they run, one of the reasons that comes up the most is, “for my health.” And it’s true: running is one of the most beneficial things you can do if you’re hoping to increase your cardiac health, your overall stamina, and your mental well-being. It’s surprising, then, to hear … Read more
Strength training will of course make you stronger. But it can also make your run much easier! There are tons of advantages to engaging in some amount of strength training for your lower body. Whether it’s squats or the leg press, here’s what a little extra strength can do for you: Why Getting Stronger Helps … Read more
If you are a runner, you understand just how important getting all your vitamins are, but can you recognize zinc deficiency symptoms? Do you know how much zinc you need and where to find it? Why Do Runners Need Zinc? Zinc is very important for a great variety of bodily functions and processes, but why … Read more
What are Tabatas?! Tabata Protocol sprints are actually a really cool way of getting in better shape really fast Tabata sprints aren’t easy, but they improve your physical ability very quickly. Much faster than simply starting to jog again to get in shape. What are Tabata Sprints? Dr. Izumi Tabata was a researcher at the … Read more
Runners rely on efficiency. The record for a single squat is 1,250 pounds, but runners lift much more than that over time. If a runner weighs 125 pounds, then within ten steps, 1,250 pounds have been lifted. Obviously, these were not lifted all at once, as the weight is in a squat, and a runner … Read more
Bee pollen benefits were firstly discussed after the 1972 Olympics, when the coach of the Finnish team claimed the success obtained by her athletes was somehow linked with the pollen food supplements the team members were using before competitions. According to Antii Lananaki, the performances of the runners were improved by the natural product, with … Read more