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Overcoming Slow Recovery for Masters and Menopausal Athletes: Tips for Faster Healing and Better Performance
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Masters and menopausal athletes often experience slow recovery after workouts. Learn how to speed up recovery with tips on rest, nutrition, strength training, and stress management. Check out my Tendon Health Guide for personalized recovery strategies.
Rethinking Performance: Beyond the Numbers in Running
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When it comes to running, there’s a lot of focus on time, pace, and achieving certain benchmarks—whether it’s qualifying for the Boston Marathon or hitting a specific race goal. But what if I told you that true performance in running isn’t always about how fast you go or where you finish?
Why Heart Rate Training is Pointless Without Breath Control
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Heart rate training isn’t just about staying in a certain zone. It’s about understanding your body and using that knowledge to get stronger, faster, and more efficient.
Why Mobility Matters for Runners
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When runners think about improving performance, they usually focus on logging more miles, increasing speed, or building strength. Mobility? It often gets overlooked. But if you want to run stronger, stay injury-free, and feel better doing it, mobility needs to be part of your routine. What Is Mobility and Why Should You Care? Mobility is your body’s ability to move freely and efficiently through a full range of motion. It’s different from flexibility, which is just about how far a muscle can stretch. Mobility combines flexibility, strength, and control. For runners, this means better movement patterns, improved efficiency, and fewer...
Why Runners Should Add 2:1 Box Jumps to Their Training
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If you’re a runner looking to get stronger, faster, and more resilient, it’s time to add some plyometrics to your routine.