hustle.run.thrive. blog — running recovery

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.

If you're a runner or athlete who's come back from COVID-19, or even someone who's just trying to get back into shape after a break, you're probably wondering how to manage your return to training.

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...

Magnesium plays a critical role in supporting the health and performance of menopausal athletes. From improving muscle function and recovery to supporting bone health and managing stress, magnesium helps navigate the challenges menopause presents. In this post, I explore why magnesium is essential, what happens when you're deficient, and how supplementation can help optimize your performance. Ready to improve your training and well-being? Let’s work together to unlock your full potential.

If you've been in the running world long enough, you've probably seen athletes kicking back with giant inflatable boots on their legs. They look like something out of a sci-fi movie, but these compression boots are becoming a go-to recovery tool for runners of all levels.

So, what’s the hype? Are they worth it?