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The Mental Side of Running
Sep 5, 2011 Ξ 4 comments

The Mental Side of Running

posted by Amanda

There are two major aspects of training for runners; the physical training, and training of the mind. When training for a race, we push our bodies to the limit, and  Full Article »

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Sleeping More Can Improve Performance
Aug 28, 2011 Ξ 2 comments

Sleeping More Can Improve Performance

posted by Amanda

Out of all the important elements of training, perhaps the most important one is the simplest of all; sleep. There are many great benefits to a good night’s rest, besides  Full Article »

Training

Tips on Altitude Training
Aug 25, 2011 Ξ 1 comment

Tips on Altitude Training

posted by Amanda

After recently taking a trip out west to a running camp in Mammoth Lakes, California, I’ve experienced the feeling of frustration while trying to adjust to altitude. Despite the heavenly  Full Article »

Injury Prevention

What is Active Release Therapy?
Jul 28, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

What is Active Release Therapy?

posted by Amanda

Have you ever thought about all the little pains us runners deal with day to day? From our feet, ankles, calves, hamstrings, and knees, to our hips, groin, back and  Full Article »

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Finding Motivation to Run in the Morning
Jul 25, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Finding Motivation to Run in the Morning

posted by Amanda

Have you ever scheduled a morning run the night before, only to hit the snooze button ten times, then run straight to the coffee maker rather than the trail? If  Full Article »

Nutrition

Choosing the Best Sports Drink
Jul 24, 2011 Ξ Leave a comment

Choosing the Best Sports Drink

posted by Amanda

When it comes to refueling, sports drinks can be very beneficial to runners. They aid in preventing cramps, dehydration, decreasing muscle damage and provide energy. Every year some new product  Full Article »

Training

Negative Impacts of Running Gadgets
Jun 28, 2011 Ξ 3 comments

Negative Impacts of Running Gadgets

posted by Amanda

Have you ever been on an easy 5-mile run with a friend, you hit 40 minutes at an assumed 8 minute pace only to discover their GPS watch says 7.95  Full Article »

Training

Running To Reduce Stress
Jun 21, 2011 Ξ 3 comments

Running To Reduce Stress

posted by Amanda

Everyone gets nervous before a race. The days leading up to a big competition are often particularly stressful. We start to worry more and more about our diet, rest, and  Full Article »

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Jan 18, 2012 Ξ 3 comments

Quinoa Mediterranean Salad [VIDEO]

posted by Jennifer
Quinoa Mediterranean Salad [VIDEO]

This colourful and flavourful recipe makes an excellent side dish, and is super easy to make! It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Quinoa is one of the few vegetarian  Full Article »

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Jun 18, 2012 Ξ Leave a comment

Week 25 Playlist, 2012

posted by Jimmy
Week 25 Playlist, 2012

Runners Feed followers! I’m sorry for my absence, hopefully you’re not running to Gucci Mane, Rebecca Black, and Tyga! If you are here is a playlist that will begin a  Full Article »