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The Better Sleep Guide for Runners: The Science on Why, How to, …

WebYou hear it often – sleep is essential to your recovery from training and ultimately your running performance (not to mention your overall health). That said, how many of us …

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Sugar for Runners: Just How Bad is it

WebCertainly, more research is needed, but a few things are clear. First, for sedentary people (and probably for runners on their off-days), eating foods with lots of …

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Is Running High Mileage Bad for Your Health

WebLast week, we took a look at the types of running injuries that ultramarathoners suffer. Though they largely get the same injuries as "regular" runners, …

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The Truth about Sugar for Runners

WebA large banana will break down to 6 teaspoons of sugar, and the average plain bagel will break down to 15.5 teaspoons of sugar in the body. Between the bagel, …

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Can Long-term Running Impact Joint Health

WebThis is an eye opening post. Thanks. Is there any research on back joints? I am 50 yo male. Like most males in this age group I suffered a sore back, and 4 years …

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How Does Running Affect Your Immune System

WebThe research on the effects of running on the immune system. The first study we’ll examine was published by L. Spence and coworkers in 2007. 1. His study looked at the incidence …

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Could Eating Too Much Protein Increase Your Risk of …

Web1. Itoh, R.; Nishiyama, N.; Suyama, Y., Dietary protein intake and urinary excretion of calcium: a cross-sectional study in a healthy Japanese population.

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Think Running is all You Need to Keep Your Heart …

WebAs we stated in the post, there are still some limitations in the research, which can be very frustrating. One study will find that running is detrimental to heart health, while the next …

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How to Adjust Running Workouts for Older Runners

WebLikewise, aerobic development and your threshold are the key physiological elements to running faster. The more you can improve these, the faster you will run; period. …

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The Best Supplements for Runners

WebProtein is bay far the best macro nutrient to aid in the fueling of the anabolic process and to prevent catabolism. Sadly, many runners are low in their protein intake, especially …

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Menopause and Running: This is What You Need to Know

WebA big drop in estrogen production, which causes most of the symptoms, accompanies menopause. Typical symptoms include: skipped periods, hot flashes, insomnia, weight …

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Thyroid Imbalance in Runners: A Look at the Impact of Training on

WebLater research published in 2003 by L. Baylor and A. Hackney confirmed that intense training has an effect on thyroid hormone levels in female athletes, but …

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Is Running Putting Your Lower Back at Risk

WebI have taken a long period away from competitive running and instead,have done low back core P/t exercises.I have taken up road biking and swimming laps.There have been …

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How Important is VO2 Max

WebVO2max is measured in ml/kg/min, i.e. milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute, with essentially two determining factors: Since oxygen is critical …

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How Coffee Will Help You Run Faster

WebUsing a 5k race as a test run, the researchers found that runners who used caffeine prior to their 5k race improved by 1.0 to 1.1 percent (this means a 20-minute 5k …

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Collagen for Runners: Should You Believe the Hype

WebAnother important potential benefit to runners, especially us older runners, is the ability for collagen supplementation to improve the strength of our tendons, ligaments and joints …

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Finding Your Optimal Mileage and Number of Days per Week to Run

WebFor a marathoner, the minimum is probably 25-30 miles per week and for a 5k 10-15 miles per week. All mileage is not created equal. Workouts such as tempo runs and track …

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