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Finding Your Stride: The Crucial Connection Between Stress Management and Endurance Performance

Endurance athletes often focus on physical training, nutrition, and recovery, but there’s a hidden factor that can significantly impact their performance – stress. In this comprehensive article, I’ll delve into the profound relationship between stress management and endurance sports. I’ll uncover how stress affects both the body and mind, explore effective stress management strategies, and […]

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Embrace the Taper: Unleash Your Inner Couch Potato for Race Day Glory!

The countdown to race day is on, and you find yourself in a paradoxical state of excitement and dread – the dreaded taper has arrived! Yes, that’s right, the time when your inner athlete is screaming “I NEED TO TRAIN MORE!” while your body begs for mercy. But fear not, dear athletes, for the taper […]

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Dehydration, Fatigue and a Weak Core: The Silent Culprits Behind the Sideways Lean

As you approach the final stretch of a long-distance race, you might have experienced that dreaded sideways lean – your body tilting involuntarily as fatigue sets in. This phenomenon isn’t just a visual quirk; it’s a sign of muscle fatigue and a lack of strength (core, trunk, hips, legs). Dehydration can also play a role […]

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Fueling Your Stride: The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Endurance Runners

Endurance sports demand more than just miles on the road and trail; it requires strategic nutrition to power through every step. One crucial element that often takes center stage is protein. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of protein for endurance runners, dive into various protein sources, and provide insightful tips on how to […]

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Navigating the Depths: Understanding and Managing Post-Race Depression

Life is a series of races, each with its finish line. But what happens when the cheering subsides and the euphoria fades? The phenomenon known as Post-Race Depression can catch us off guard, leaving us questioning our purpose and identity. In this post, we’ll delve into the depths of post-race depression and explore effective strategies […]

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The Healing Power of Embracing Every Emotion: Moving Beyond Labels

Life is a complex tapestry of experiences and emotions, weaving together moments of joy, sorrow, love, and pain. Often, we find ourselves instinctively gravitating towards positive emotions while shying away from the difficult ones. However, the true essence of healing and growth lies in embracing every emotion – yes, even the most challenging ones. This […]

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Embracing Harmony: Navigating Life and Sport with Grace

In the whirlwind of our lives, there’s a delicate dance we all strive to master – the art of finding balance between our relentless passion for sports and the kaleidoscope of life’s other dimensions. As I sit down to pen these thoughts, I’m reminded of the highs and lows that come with pursuing a sport […]

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Your mental game

Your physical training can be absolutely perfect but if your mind is not trained you will struggle to reach your highest level of performance. Being stressed, angry or full of anxiety will lead to poor recovery, injury, a short temper and potentially volatile relationships with other people. We need to make peace with past […]

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The Joys of Mountain Running

Do you wish you could run up and down mountains easier so that you can smile and have fun the whole way? It is easy to get wrapped up in the “I suck” mentality or to be frozen with fear. Becoming a mountain runner typically does not happen overnight and takes time to learn the […]

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Beans, Beans the Magical Fruit

Summer Recovery Bowl After a hot run you probably don’t want to slave over a hot stove or grill. This quick meal will give you the right amount of carbs, protein and fats to rehydrate and refuel your muscles to you can recover like a champ! This recipe only takes about 5 minutes to make […]