Fueling Tips for Single and Double Workouts As one coach aptly stated, “Too many athletes show up for training, but they don’t show up for meals. They might as well not show…
Running is one of the most popular exercises that people use to stay fit. It’s a relatively low-impact option compared to some of the other physical activities that you can choose from,…
By Terry Zeigler, EdD, ATC Lower extremity stress fractures are common injuries in the world of sports especially in athletes whose sports require a significant amount of jumping and running. According to…
MCL sprain is a common knee injury, especially among runners. Learn what to do if you have one and when you can return to play. What is MCL? MCL (medial collateral…
Runners tend to do a good job of training their muscles, heart and lungs. But some of them (particularly endurance athletes and those in running sports) commonly fail to train their gut.…
In my humble opinion, peanut butter (PB) is one of the best sports foods around. Not only is it yummy, it is also health-promoting and performance enhancing. A review of the research…
Both empirical and scientific evidence shows that the more physically active you are, the more sleep you need. As such, runners sleep requirements are higher than those for an average person. Highlights…
Runners of all ages and abilities commonly ask me what they should they be eating before running or during and after a competitive event: When should I eat before the 10K: 2,…
by Matt Forsman a.k.a Marathon Matt, SportMe Run Trainer According to exercise data, 60 million Americans ran, jogged, or went trail running in 2017. The same statistics project that in 2019 nearly 3.3 million…
Nutrition for injury recovery is often overlooked but a key element to faster recovery. Lets face it, athletes get injured and it’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles…