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Top Recovery Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make

Food

Top Recovery Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make

Tips for nailing recovery nutrition from a dietitian.

Kylee Van HornSeptember 16, 2021

Preparing for the Olympic Double, Karissa Schweizer is “Crushing Sleep” in Hawaii

Olympics

Preparing for the Olympic Double, Karissa Schweizer is “Crushing Sleep” in Hawaii

She'll race the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Olympics. Here is how she’s nailing her physical and mental recovery.

Erin StroutJuly 24, 2021

How Alcohol Might Impact Your Recovery

Recovery

How Alcohol Might Impact Your Recovery

While the literature on alcohol and athletic performance is somewhat mixed, it’s worth tracking how you respond to even small amounts due to the risk of impaired recovery.

David RocheJuly 22, 2021

Need Help Winding Down? Try These 9 Yoga Poses

Cross-Training

Need Help Winding Down? Try These 9 Yoga Poses

If you're feeling tired yet still wired at the end of the day, this gentle yoga sequence can help you get a good night's sleep.

GABRIELLE MARCHESEJuly 19, 2021

Why You Need Running Downtime and How to Make the Most of It

Recovery

Why You Need Running Downtime and How to Make the Most of It

Without adequate recovery—easy days, sleep, downtime—training adaptations go down the tubes.

Melody Fairchild with Elizabeth CareyJuly 4, 2021

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Forgot Your Foam Roller? Try These Makeshift Runner Recovery Tools

Recovery

Forgot Your Foam Roller? Try These Makeshift Runner Recovery Tools

Most of these items are easy to find—and all can be used to create the toolkit every runner should have.

Amanda FurrerJune 3, 2021

Sleep Is an Indispensable Part of Recovery, Especially in Older Athletes

Recovery

Sleep Is an Indispensable Part of Recovery, Especially in Older Athletes

Sleep is the single most important thing you can do to speed your recovery. It will complement your high-quality training while helping you avoid setbacks due to injury, illness, and overtraining.

Joe FrielMay 28, 2021

How to Slow Down and Take a Mental Break

Wellness

How to Slow Down and Take a Mental Break

Mental breaks are more important than ever. Below, experts discuss their health benefits and offer seven ways you can take one.

Karen AspMay 27, 2021

10 Drinks to Help You Get Your Best Sleep Ever

Wellness

10 Drinks to Help You Get Your Best Sleep Ever

Step aside, Sleepytime tea. These upgraded night-night nightcaps are formulated to help you relax.

Ingrid SturgisMay 25, 2021

To Ice Or Not To Ice: Here's A Runner's Guide

Health

To Ice Or Not To Ice: Here's A Runner's Guide

There is a time and place for ice to treat an injury. Read on to find out how healing works and when you should reach for the ice cubes.

Jason MillerMay 6, 2021

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Try These Simple All-Day Habits For A Better Night's Sleep Tonight

Health

Try These Simple All-Day Habits For A Better Night's Sleep Tonight

Your daily habits can have a huge effect on how well you sleep. Do these 7 things and ensure you wake up ready to rock your day (and your run).

Caitlin CarlsonApril 13, 2021

The Right and Wrong Way to Foam Roll

Recovery

The Right and Wrong Way to Foam Roll

Here's how to maximize the benefits of that “hurts so good” feeling.

Ashley MateoFebruary 8, 2021

3 Things to Consider Before Running While Sick

Health

3 Things to Consider Before Running While Sick

Runners hate having to skip a few days of training, but when you're sick, it can make all of the difference for faster recovery.

Malissa RodenburgDecember 17, 2020

Big Data Reveals New Marathon Training Approaches

Training

Big Data Reveals New Marathon Training Approaches

Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.

Amby BurfootNovember 3, 2020

How to Best Cool Down After Trail Running

Trail

How to Best Cool Down After Trail Running

These four simple steps can help you optimize your cool down to recover and return to the trail refreshed and faster than ever.

Lisa JhungOctober 23, 2020

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An Ultrarunner Describes Her COVID-19 Recovery Struggle

Culture

An Ultrarunner Describes Her COVID-19 Recovery Struggle

Lauren Wilke contracted the new coronavirus early in March. Almost five months later, she still can’t run.

Erin StroutAugust 3, 2020

5 Replenishing Summer Treats to Keep You Cool

Food

5 Replenishing Summer Treats to Keep You Cool

Cool off this summer and satisfy your cravings with these nourishing (and delicious) frozen snacks.

Molly Hanson, Abbey EldridgeJuly 29, 2020

5 Mocktails You'll Love Post-Run

Food

5 Mocktails You'll Love Post-Run

An award-winning mixologist knows just how to spice up your recovery drink game.

Malissa RodenburgJuly 16, 2020

Recovery Mocktail: Dark Cherry Cooler

Food

Recovery Mocktail: Dark Cherry Cooler

The darling of the recovery world, tart cherry juice, stars in this drink.

Malissa RodenburgJuly 16, 2020

Recovery Mocktail: Sunshine Spritz

Food

Recovery Mocktail: Sunshine Spritz

This sparkling spin on chamomile tea can be made in a glass for yourself or a pitcher for friends and family.

Malissa RodenburgJuly 16, 2020

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