Running injuries can be caused by a lot of things, but often a few simple changes can help prevent injuries. Here are 13 ways to prevent them.
Herbs for Muscle Recovery, Growth and Strength
A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of turmeric as an anti-inflammatory. It wasn’t my first dabbling with a supplement (hello protein powders, greens powder, essential oils),…
Ice vs Heat: What’s the Most Effective for Injuries and Pain
Icing or heating injuries or painful joints can provide pain relief. But it’s important to understand when to use which type of ‘thermal therapy’. More data now exists to say…
Why I Stopped Foam Rolling My IT Band
Rolling is a great tool for runners to prevent injuries, but you have to stop foam rolling IT Band pain! Physical Therapists share why and tips
Bloated After Running: 6 Proven Ways To Eliminate It
Bloating can occur for various reasons and it may be difficult to pinpoint the cause. Learn six strategies that can help reduce the unpleasant feeling of bloating after running.
How to Stretch After Running: 7 Best Post-Run Stretches
Incorporating running stretches into your routine post-run is great for recovery! Here's a complete guide to the best post-run stretches.
5 IT Band Stretches for Runners Based on Yoga
If there’s one injury that plagues running friends more than any other it’s the IT Band. I’ve talked here about the specific things I do to keep mine happy since…
Recovery Runs | Benefits and a Simple Guide to Going Easy Enough
Recovery runs are the best way to lower your risk of injury and burnout. Here's how to do it safely and effectively.
Tips to Boost Immune System: Preventing Flu Without a Shot or Drugs
You’ve finished the race, you’ve crossed 26.2 off your bucket list, you’re flying high…until the ache, the cough, the unbearable runny nose! Acccchhooooooooo. Boost your immune system with the right…
Posture Corrector Exercises: Improve Everything About Your Run
Ever felt like you couldn’t quit get a deep breath on your run? Feeling sluggish and a little unmotivated? Have a sore neck or stiff back? It could all come…
Sleep: Why Runners Need It and How to Get More!!
Sleep is the one component not listed on marathon training plans that should be! You get up extra early to fit in the miles and slog through sprints when you’re…
Omron Tens Review: Avail Wireless TENS Device
In that first post, I talked all about what transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation does, who should use it and why. Today I’m talking more about the specific at home TENS…
You’re Injured. 7 Step Program for Mental Recovery
Is it possible to run without injury, absolutely. Do most of us do all the things that would require (daily PT, stretching, never pushing beyond our limits, avoiding misplaced man…
The Colorado Fit Life
It’s Saturday morning, the clock blinks 4:55 and though you don’t need to get up yet, you can’t stay in bed. There’s a sky filled with pink swirls coming soon,…
Heal Your Knee, Hip and IT Band through the Gut: Crazy, But Scientific
You know I like talking digestion right? It’s the unsung hero of healthy bodies!! I was reminded of that again in Costa Rica chatting with so many who had found…
Triple Your Energy, Lose Weight and Clear Up Your Skin: Improving Digestive Health
Have you ever wondered if your lack of energy, frequent colds or mood could be related to your digestion? No? Then you haven’t been to a holistic doctor! Those of…
Mind Over Medicine: Can you heal yourself?
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Have you ever heard stories about people who were misdiagnosed with terminal illness and died only months later? Or someone who refused treatment and by…
20 Pills Daily: Itty Bitty Ovaries Update
Last week I sat down with a group of girls to catch up and realized rather quickly we all had one ailment or another from apparently being about 80 years…
