Ready to crush some nutrition myths? I get extreme nutrition questions all the time. In fact, just yesterday I was asked about whether it was bad to eat carbohydrates and protein at the same time. I can’t stand that type of obsessive-compulsive thinking. There’s no reason to be worried about that kind of tiny detail. … Read more
This article on the 3 secrets to faster recovery from muscle injury is another great article to print out and file! But first, confession time. Despite everything we know, old meatheads like me still end up hurting ourselves in the gym. But I’m lucky, because I heal quickly. Now when you have a serious injury, … Read more
There are four basic tips you want to remember when trying on shoes to figure out which size fits you the best. 1. Have a thumbnail-length space between the front of the shoe and the end of your big toe. 2. Have little or no slipping at the heel. 3. Always try on both shoes.* … Read more
So you want to workout at home, but you don’t have a lot of space, and you are wondering what you should get? For some people, I would recommend an exercise bike, but for most people, I suggest a treadmill. (Especially to those people who are visiting a running website!) Skip the elliptical machines and … 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