In a previous blog, I talked briefly about what I tell my athletes when they ask me if they should take a daily multi-vitamin. And the answer is.... ideally, no. However, the ideally portion of that answer is key. I pay attention to my daily intake of food pretty closely when in heavy training period (I indulge when I need to, just like you should!), and the only … [Read more...]
Rub Me! Pump Me! Don’t Touch Me!
Have you ever run in a race and noticed the many vendors and tents at the finish line? Often times these vendors include nutrition, hydration, clothing, massage, and other swag. We are going to focus on the massage and pneumatic compression (the things that are there make us feel better after running long distances). Because, let's be honest, who doesn't want to get a massage … [Read more...]
How Yoga and Stretching May Prevent Injury
How Yoga and Stretching May Prevent Injury While running has many well known and rightfully touted health benefits, running without performing any other form of exercise can unfortunately lead to injury. According to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, nearly 70% of runners will experience injury during the course of their running career. This … [Read more...]
Foam Rolling 101
It’s not often that you get professional athletes, recreational runners, massage therapists, and physical therapists to agree. But when you do, it’s probably about the benefits of foam rolling. Foam rolling is a method of self myofascial release (or self massage), that involves rolling over a cylinder of dense foam to help improve muscle fiber alignment, remove … [Read more...]
Recover(ing) the right way
Many aspects of sports nutrition fascinate me, simply because what you are putting into your body before, during, and after a workout can often dictate how successful the workout ultimately can be. What I mean by that is if you’re properly fueled and hydrated going into a workout, you will put yourself in a situation where your body is primed and ready to tackle the exercise … [Read more...]